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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.37, 1,428.36 and 367.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.37, 1,428.36 and 367.17 is: 550.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.37 : 1,428.36 = 367.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.37/1,428.36 = 367.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.37x = 1,428.36 × 367.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.37x = 524,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,449.11/952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.68

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