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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,441.85 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,441.85 and 376.17 is: 564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,441.85 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,441.85 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,441.85 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 542,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,380.71/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.23

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