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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.16, 1,447.80 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.16, 1,447.80 and 388.02 is: 582.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.16 : 1,447.80 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.16/1,447.80 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.16x = 1,447.80 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.16x = 561,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,775.36/965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.05

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