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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.73, 1,430.22 and 368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.73, 1,430.22 and 368.43 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.73 : 1,430.22 = 368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.73/1,430.22 = 368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.73x = 1,430.22 × 368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.73x = 526,935.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,935.95/953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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