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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.58, 1,442.34 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.58, 1,442.34 and 376.58 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.58 : 1,442.34 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.58/1,442.34 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.58x = 1,442.34 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.58x = 543,149.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,149.19/961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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