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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.39, 1,444.13 and 385.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.39, 1,444.13 and 385.31 is: 578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.39 : 1,444.13 = 385.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.39/1,444.13 = 385.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.39x = 1,444.13 × 385.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.39x = 556,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,435.80/962.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.18

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