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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,429.11 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,429.11 and 375.75 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,429.11 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,429.11 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,429.11 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 536,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,988.08/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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