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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.62, 1,441.62 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.62, 1,441.62 and 384.36 is: 576.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.62 : 1,441.62 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.62/1,441.62 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.62x = 1,441.62 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.62x = 554,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,101.06/961.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.22

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