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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,428.53 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,428.53 and 367.84 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,428.53 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,428.53 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,428.53 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 525,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,470.48/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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