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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,427.76 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,427.76 and 375 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,427.76 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,427.76 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,427.76 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 535,410
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,410/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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