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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,438.64 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,438.64 and 382.16 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,438.64 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,438.64 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,438.64 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 549,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,790.66/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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