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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.96, 1,441.86 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.96, 1,441.86 and 384.28 is: 575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.96 : 1,441.86 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.96/1,441.86 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.96x = 1,441.86 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.96x = 554,077.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,077.96/961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.99

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