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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.92, 1,429.76 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.92, 1,429.76 and 376.96 is: 565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.92 : 1,429.76 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.92/1,429.76 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.92x = 1,429.76 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.92x = 538,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,962.33/953.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.00

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