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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.46, 1,430.10 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.46, 1,430.10 and 376.38 is: 564.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.46 : 1,430.10 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.46/1,430.10 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.46x = 1,430.10 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.46x = 538,261.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,261.04/953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.53

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