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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.87, 1,431.07 and 377.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.87, 1,431.07 and 377.15 is: 565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.87 : 1,431.07 = 377.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.87/1,431.07 = 377.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.87x = 1,431.07 × 377.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.87x = 539,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,719.95/953.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.82

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