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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.72, 1,443.84 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.72, 1,443.84 and 385.28 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.72 : 1,443.84 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.72/1,443.84 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.72x = 1,443.84 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.72x = 556,282.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,282.68/962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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