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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.38, 1,444.84 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.38, 1,444.84 and 378.16 is: 567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.38 : 1,444.84 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.38/1,444.84 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.38x = 1,444.84 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.38x = 546,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,380.69/963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.15

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