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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.85, 1,430.08 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.85, 1,430.08 and 376.13 is: 564.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.85 : 1,430.08 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.85/1,430.08 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.85x = 1,430.08 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.85x = 537,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,895.99/952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.51

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