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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.23, 1,443.23 and 377.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.23, 1,443.23 and 377.66 is: 566.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.23 : 1,443.23 = 377.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.23/1,443.23 = 377.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.23x = 1,443.23 × 377.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.23x = 545,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,053.91/962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.45

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