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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,429.91 and 375.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,429.91 and 375.62 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,429.91 = 375.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,429.91 = 375.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,429.91 × 375.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 537,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,102.79/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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