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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.03, 1,440.69 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.03, 1,440.69 and 375.90 is: 563.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.03 : 1,440.69 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.03/1,440.69 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.03x = 1,440.69 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.03x = 541,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,546.29/961.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.51

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