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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.79, 1,428.51 and 367.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.79, 1,428.51 and 367.31 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.79 : 1,428.51 = 367.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.79/1,428.51 = 367.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.79x = 1,428.51 × 367.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.79x = 524,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,698.87/952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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