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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.64, 1,431 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.64, 1,431 and 376.56 is: 565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.64 : 1,431 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.64/1,431 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.64x = 1,431 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.64x = 538,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,857.36/953.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.05

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