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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.36, 1,432.34 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.36, 1,432.34 and 377.64 is: 566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.36 : 1,432.34 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.36/1,432.34 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.36x = 1,432.34 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.36x = 540,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,908.88/954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.78

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