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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.08, 1,441.71 and 384

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.08, 1,441.71 and 384 is: 576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.08 : 1,441.71 = 384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.08/1,441.71 = 384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.08x = 1,441.71 × 384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.08x = 553,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,616.64/961.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.04

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