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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,431.18 and 377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,431.18 and 377.22 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,431.18 = 377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,431.18 = 377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,431.18 × 377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 539,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,869.72/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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