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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.40, 1,430.24 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.40, 1,430.24 and 368.38 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.40 : 1,430.24 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.40/1,430.24 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.40x = 1,430.24 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.40x = 526,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,871.81/953.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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