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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,440.84 and 384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,440.84 and 384.08 is: 575.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,440.84 = 384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,440.84 = 384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,440.84 × 384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 553,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,397.83/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.69

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