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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.40, 1,430.16 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.40, 1,430.16 and 368.52 is: 552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.40 : 1,430.16 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.40/1,430.16 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.40x = 1,430.16 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.40x = 527,042.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,042.56/953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.80

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