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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.06, 1,441.17 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.06, 1,441.17 and 383.34 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.06 : 1,441.17 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.06/1,441.17 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.06x = 1,441.17 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.06x = 552,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,458.11/960.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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