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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.34, 1,440.52 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.34, 1,440.52 and 383.62 is: 575.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.34 : 1,440.52 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.34/1,440.52 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.34x = 1,440.52 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.34x = 552,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,612.28/960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.43

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