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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.30, 1,439.10 and 382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.30, 1,439.10 and 382.50 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.30 : 1,439.10 = 382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.30/1,439.10 = 382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.30x = 1,439.10 × 382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.30x = 550,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,455.75/960.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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