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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.52, 1,445.40 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.52, 1,445.40 and 378.40 is: 567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.52 : 1,445.40 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.52/1,445.40 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.52x = 1,445.40 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.52x = 546,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,939.36/963.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.65

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