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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.28, 1,438.11 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.28, 1,438.11 and 381.84 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.28 : 1,438.11 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.28/1,438.11 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.28x = 1,438.11 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.28x = 549,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,127.92/959.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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