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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.52, 1,441.44 and 384.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.52, 1,441.44 and 384.56 is: 576.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.52 : 1,441.44 = 384.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.52/1,441.44 = 384.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.52x = 1,441.44 × 384.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.52x = 554,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,320.17/961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.50

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