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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,429.37 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,429.37 and 367.88 is: 551.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,429.37 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,429.37 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,429.37 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 525,829.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,829.49/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.55

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