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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.64, 1,444.08 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.64, 1,444.08 and 377.64 is: 566.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.64 : 1,444.08 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.64/1,444.08 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.64x = 1,444.08 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.64x = 545,342.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,342.37/962.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.51

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