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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.96, 1,428 and 375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.96, 1,428 and 375.52 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.96 : 1,428 = 375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.96/1,428 = 375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.96x = 1,428 × 375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.96x = 536,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,242.56/952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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