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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.21, 1,438.82 and 382.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.21, 1,438.82 and 382.09 is: 573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.21 : 1,438.82 = 382.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.21/1,438.82 = 382.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.21x = 1,438.82 × 382.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.21x = 549,758.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,758.73/959.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.14

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