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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,431.45 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,431.45 and 369.79 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,431.45 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,431.45 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,431.45 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 529,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,332.32/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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