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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.30, 1,444.90 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.30, 1,444.90 and 378.28 is: 567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.30 : 1,444.90 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.30/1,444.90 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.30x = 1,444.90 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.30x = 546,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,576.77/963.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.40

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