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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.35, 1,440.52 and 383.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.35, 1,440.52 and 383.63 is: 575.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.35 : 1,440.52 = 383.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.35/1,440.52 = 383.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.35x = 1,440.52 × 383.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.35x = 552,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,617.57/960.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.44

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