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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.28, 1,442 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.28, 1,442 and 383.84 is: 575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.28 : 1,442 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.28/1,442 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.28x = 1,442 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.28x = 553,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,497.28/961.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.79

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