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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.49, 1,428.80 and 375.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.49, 1,428.80 and 375.77 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.49 : 1,428.80 = 375.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.49/1,428.80 = 375.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.49x = 1,428.80 × 375.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.49x = 536,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,898.30/952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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