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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,430.46 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,430.46 and 368.70 is: 553.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,430.46 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,430.46 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,430.46 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 527,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,410.60/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.02

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