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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.27, 1,444.18 and 338.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.27, 1,444.18 and 338.40 is: 507.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.27 : 1,444.18 = 338.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.27/1,444.18 = 338.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.27x = 1,444.18 × 338.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.27x = 488,710.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,710.51/963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.35

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