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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.34, 1,442.07 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.34, 1,442.07 and 376.38 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.34 : 1,442.07 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.34/1,442.07 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.34x = 1,442.07 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.34x = 542,766.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,766.31/961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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