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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.66, 1,444.54 and 378.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.66, 1,444.54 and 378.30 is: 567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.66 : 1,444.54 = 378.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.66/1,444.54 = 378.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.66x = 1,444.54 × 378.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.66x = 546,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,464.54/963.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.07

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