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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.60, 1,429.68 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.60, 1,429.68 and 376.16 is: 563.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.60 : 1,429.68 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.60/1,429.68 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.60x = 1,429.68 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.60x = 537,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,788.43/953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.96

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