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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.35, 1,430.83 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.35, 1,430.83 and 376.63 is: 565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.35 : 1,430.83 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.35/1,430.83 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.35x = 1,430.83 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.35x = 538,893.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,893.50/953.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.26

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