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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.14, 1,442.25 and 384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.14, 1,442.25 and 384.06 is: 576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.14 : 1,442.25 = 384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.14/1,442.25 = 384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.14x = 1,442.25 × 384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.14x = 553,910.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,910.54/961.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.31

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