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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.60, 1,428.18 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.60, 1,428.18 and 375.16 is: 562.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.60 : 1,428.18 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.60/1,428.18 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.60x = 1,428.18 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.60x = 535,796.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,796.01/952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.46

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