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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.54, 1,438.88 and 382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.54, 1,438.88 and 382 is: 572.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.54 : 1,438.88 = 382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.54/1,438.88 = 382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.54x = 1,438.88 × 382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.54x = 549,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,652.16/959.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.83

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