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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.36, 1,443.78 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.36, 1,443.78 and 385.28 is: 578.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.36 : 1,443.78 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.36/1,443.78 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.36x = 1,443.78 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.36x = 556,259.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,259.56/962.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.02

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