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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,431 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,431 and 377.28 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,431 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,431 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,431 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 539,887.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,887.68/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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