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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.25, 1,429.88 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.25, 1,429.88 and 376.13 is: 564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.25 : 1,429.88 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.25/1,429.88 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.25x = 1,429.88 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.25x = 537,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,820.76/953.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.20

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