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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.24, 1,429.19 and 367.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.24, 1,429.19 and 367.75 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.24 : 1,429.19 = 367.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.24/1,429.19 = 367.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.24x = 1,429.19 × 367.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.24x = 525,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,582.78/953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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