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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,431.23 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,431.23 and 377.02 is: 565.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,431.23 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,431.23 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,431.23 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 539,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,602.24/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.53

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