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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,428.85 and 367.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,428.85 and 367.53 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,428.85 = 367.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,428.85 = 367.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,428.85 × 367.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 525,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,152.40/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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