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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.60, 1,438.68 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.60, 1,438.68 and 382.88 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.60 : 1,438.68 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.60/1,438.68 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.60x = 1,438.68 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.60x = 550,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,841.80/959.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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