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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.24, 1,442.04 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.24, 1,442.04 and 384.52 is: 576.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.24 : 1,442.04 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.24/1,442.04 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.24x = 1,442.04 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.24x = 554,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,493.22/961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.85

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