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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.00, 1,442.94 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.00, 1,442.94 and 376.90 is: 565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.00 : 1,442.94 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.00/1,442.94 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.00x = 1,442.94 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.00x = 543,840.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,840.48/962.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.32

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