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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.37, 1,428.56 and 359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.37, 1,428.56 and 359.49 is: 539.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.37 : 1,428.56 = 359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.37/1,428.56 = 359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.37x = 1,428.56 × 359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.37x = 513,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,551.24/952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.24

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