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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.67, 1,444.65 and 378.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.67, 1,444.65 and 378.25 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.67 : 1,444.65 = 378.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.67/1,444.65 = 378.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.67x = 1,444.65 × 378.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.67x = 546,438.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,438.86/963.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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