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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,429.04 and 367.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,429.04 and 367.48 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,429.04 = 367.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,429.04 = 367.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,429.04 × 367.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 525,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,143.62/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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