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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.51, 1,430.36 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.51, 1,430.36 and 376.25 is: 564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.51 : 1,430.36 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.51/1,430.36 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.51x = 1,430.36 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.51x = 538,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,172.95/953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.41

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