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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.68, 1,430.52 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.68, 1,430.52 and 376.72 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.68 : 1,430.52 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.68/1,430.52 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.68x = 1,430.52 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.68x = 538,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,905.49/953.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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