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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.63, 1,430.46 and 376.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.63, 1,430.46 and 376.50 is: 564.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.63 : 1,430.46 = 376.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.63/1,430.46 = 376.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.63x = 1,430.46 × 376.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.63x = 538,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,568.19/953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.76

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