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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,442.43 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,442.43 and 385.38 is: 577.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,442.43 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,442.43 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,442.43 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 555,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,883.67/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.78

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