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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.53, 1,440.15 and 375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.53, 1,440.15 and 375.59 is: 563.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.53 : 1,440.15 = 375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.53/1,440.15 = 375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.53x = 1,440.15 × 375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.53x = 540,899.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,899.68/960.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.13

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