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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.74, 1,428.84 and 367.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.74, 1,428.84 and 367.70 is: 551.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.74 : 1,428.84 = 367.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.74/1,428.84 = 367.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.74x = 1,428.84 × 367.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.74x = 525,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,384.47/952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.45

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