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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.68, 1,444.16 and 385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.68, 1,444.16 and 385.52 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.68 : 1,444.16 = 385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.68/1,444.16 = 385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.68x = 1,444.16 × 385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.68x = 556,752.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,752.56/962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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