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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.38, 1,428.60 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.38, 1,428.60 and 303.60 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.38 : 1,428.60 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.38/1,428.60 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.38x = 1,428.60 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.38x = 433,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,722.96/952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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