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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,429.19 and 375.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,429.19 and 375.90 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,429.19 = 375.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,429.19 = 375.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,429.19 × 375.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 537,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,232.52/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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