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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.06, 1,444.41 and 338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.06, 1,444.41 and 338.26 is: 507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.06 : 1,444.41 = 338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.06/1,444.41 = 338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.06x = 1,444.41 × 338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.06x = 488,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,586.13/963.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.33

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