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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.36, 1,429.02 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.36, 1,429.02 and 375.64 is: 563.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.36 : 1,429.02 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.36/1,429.02 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.36x = 1,429.02 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.36x = 536,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,797.07/952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.65

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