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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.66, 1,445.72 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.66, 1,445.72 and 338.88 is: 508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.66 : 1,445.72 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.66/1,445.72 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.66x = 1,445.72 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.66x = 489,925.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,925.59/963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.40

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