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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.63, 1,441.01 and 383.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.63, 1,441.01 and 383.50 is: 575.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.63 : 1,441.01 = 383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.63/1,441.01 = 383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.63x = 1,441.01 × 383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.63x = 552,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,627.34/960.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.28

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