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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.16, 1,431.20 and 377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.16, 1,431.20 and 377 is: 565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.16 : 1,431.20 = 377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.16/1,431.20 = 377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.16x = 1,431.20 × 377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.16x = 539,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,562.40/954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.48

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