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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.81, 1,430.26 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.81, 1,430.26 and 368.38 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.81 : 1,430.26 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.81/1,430.26 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.81x = 1,430.26 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.81x = 526,880.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,880.05/953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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