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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,430.82 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,430.82 and 368.88 is: 553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,430.82 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,430.82 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,430.82 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 527,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,800.88/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.42

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