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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.44, 1,440.84 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.44, 1,440.84 and 375.41 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.44 : 1,440.84 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.44/1,440.84 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.44x = 1,440.84 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.44x = 540,903.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,903.87/960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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