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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962, 1,443.36 and 384.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962, 1,443.36 and 384.92 is: 577.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962 : 1,443.36 = 384.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962/1,443.36 = 384.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962x = 1,443.36 × 384.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962x = 555,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,578.13/962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.52

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