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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.28, 1,443.42 and 384.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.28, 1,443.42 and 384.75 is: 577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.28 : 1,443.42 = 384.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.28/1,443.42 = 384.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.28x = 1,443.42 × 384.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.28x = 555,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,355.85/962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.13

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