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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.29, 1,430.76 and 368.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.29, 1,430.76 and 368.81 is: 552.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.29 : 1,430.76 = 368.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.29/1,430.76 = 368.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.29x = 1,430.76 × 368.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.29x = 527,671.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,671.44/954.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.95

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