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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 960.88, 1,441.14 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 960.88, 1,441.14 and 258.10 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    960.88 : 1,441.14 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    960.88/1,441.14 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    960.88x = 1,441.14 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    960.88x = 371,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,958.23/960.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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