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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.35, 1,432.33 and 377.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.35, 1,432.33 and 377.63 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.35 : 1,432.33 = 377.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.35/1,432.33 = 377.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.35x = 1,432.33 × 377.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.35x = 540,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,890.78/954.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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