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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,442.75 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,442.75 and 369.03 is: 553.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,442.75 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,442.75 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,442.75 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 532,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,409.90/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.38

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