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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,429.58 and 376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,429.58 and 376.08 is: 563.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,429.58 = 376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,429.58 = 376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,429.58 × 376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 537,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,636.45/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.95

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