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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.46, 1,428.09 and 367.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.46, 1,428.09 and 367.46 is: 550.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.46 : 1,428.09 = 367.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.46/1,428.09 = 367.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.46x = 1,428.09 × 367.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.46x = 524,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,765.95/952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.96

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