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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,429.14 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,429.14 and 367.54 is: 551.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,429.14 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,429.14 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,429.14 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 525,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,263.92/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.19

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