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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968, 1,452.32 and 390.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968, 1,452.32 and 390.56 is: 585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968 : 1,452.32 = 390.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968/1,452.32 = 390.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968x = 1,452.32 × 390.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968x = 567,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,218.10/968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.97

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