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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,428.26 and 374.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,428.26 and 374.73 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,428.26 = 374.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,428.26 = 374.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,428.26 × 374.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 535,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,210.00/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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