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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.68, 1,440.64 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.68, 1,440.64 and 375.57 is: 563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.68 : 1,440.64 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.68/1,440.64 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.68x = 1,440.64 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.68x = 541,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,060.23/960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.20

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