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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.95, 1,443.00 and 377.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.95, 1,443.00 and 377.00 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.95 : 1,443.00 = 377.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.95/1,443.00 = 377.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.95x = 1,443.00 × 377.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.95x = 544,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,014.08/961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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