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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.01, 1,441.30 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.01, 1,441.30 and 376.03 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.01 : 1,441.30 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.01/1,441.30 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.01x = 1,441.30 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.01x = 541,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,967.50/961.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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