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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,428 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,428 and 375 is: 562.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,428 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,428 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,428 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 535,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,500/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.17

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