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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.48, 1,443.62 and 377.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.48, 1,443.62 and 377.36 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.48 : 1,443.62 = 377.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.48/1,443.62 = 377.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.48x = 1,443.62 × 377.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.48x = 544,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,763.58/962.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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