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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.05, 1,438.72 and 382.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.05, 1,438.72 and 382.25 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.05 : 1,438.72 = 382.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.05/1,438.72 = 382.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.05x = 1,438.72 × 382.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.05x = 549,950.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,950.72/960.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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