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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.64, 1,429.20 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.64, 1,429.20 and 375.52 is: 563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.64 : 1,429.20 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.64/1,429.20 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.64x = 1,429.20 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.64x = 536,693.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,693.18/952.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.37

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