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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,428.88 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,428.88 and 375.36 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,428.88 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,428.88 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,428.88 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 536,344.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,344.40/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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