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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.25, 1,430.46 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.25, 1,430.46 and 368.82 is: 552.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.25 : 1,430.46 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.25/1,430.46 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.25x = 1,430.46 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.25x = 527,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,582.26/954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.88

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