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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.08, 1,443.12 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.08, 1,443.12 and 377.28 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.08 : 1,443.12 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.08/1,443.12 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.08x = 1,443.12 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.08x = 544,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,460.31/962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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