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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.14, 1,440.59 and 383.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.14, 1,440.59 and 383.42 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.14 : 1,440.59 = 383.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.14/1,440.59 = 383.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.14x = 1,440.59 × 383.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.14x = 552,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,351.02/960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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