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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.44, 1,428.84 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.44, 1,428.84 and 375.36 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.44 : 1,428.84 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.44/1,428.84 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.44x = 1,428.84 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.44x = 536,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,329.38/952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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