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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.84, 1,430.09 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.84, 1,430.09 and 368.35 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.84 : 1,430.09 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.84/1,430.09 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.84x = 1,430.09 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.84x = 526,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,773.65/953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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