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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.26, 1,438.89 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.26, 1,438.89 and 382 is: 573

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.26 : 1,438.89 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.26/1,438.89 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.26x = 1,438.89 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.26x = 549,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,655.98/959.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573

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