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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.53, 1,429.48 and 376.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.53, 1,429.48 and 376.03 is: 563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.53 : 1,429.48 = 376.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.53/1,429.48 = 376.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.53x = 1,429.48 × 376.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.53x = 537,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,527.36/953.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.72

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