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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.97, 1,443.80 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.97, 1,443.80 and 377.60 is: 566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.97 : 1,443.80 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.97/1,443.80 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.97x = 1,443.80 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.97x = 545,176.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,176.99/962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.14

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