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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.70, 1,444.14 and 385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.70, 1,444.14 and 385.50 is: 578.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.70 : 1,444.14 = 385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.70/1,444.14 = 385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.70x = 1,444.14 × 385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.70x = 556,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,715.97/962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.29

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