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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.24, 1,443.54 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.24, 1,443.54 and 385.16 is: 577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.24 : 1,443.54 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.24/1,443.54 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.24x = 1,443.54 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.24x = 555,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,993.87/962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.81

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