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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.34, 1,443.53 and 369.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.34, 1,443.53 and 369.15 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.34 : 1,443.53 = 369.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.34/1,443.53 = 369.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.34x = 1,443.53 × 369.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.34x = 532,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,879.10/962.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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