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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.86, 1,429.35 and 367.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.86, 1,429.35 and 367.86 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.86 : 1,429.35 = 367.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.86/1,429.35 = 367.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.86x = 1,429.35 × 367.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.86x = 525,803.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,803.34/952.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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