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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.83, 1,431.45 and 369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.83, 1,431.45 and 369.01 is: 553.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.83 : 1,431.45 = 369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.83/1,431.45 = 369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.83x = 1,431.45 × 369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.83x = 528,219.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,219.36/953.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.79

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