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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963, 1,444.02 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963, 1,444.02 and 385.72 is: 578.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963 : 1,444.02 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963/1,444.02 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963x = 1,444.02 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963x = 556,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,987.39/963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.39

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