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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.28, 1,439.44 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.28, 1,439.44 and 374.92 is: 562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.28 : 1,439.44 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.28/1,439.44 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.28x = 1,439.44 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.28x = 539,674.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,674.84/960.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.00

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