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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,428.65 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,428.65 and 367.57 is: 551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,428.65 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,428.65 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,428.65 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 525,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,123.47/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.25

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