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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.53, 1,430.98 and 377.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.53, 1,430.98 and 377.03 is: 565.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.53 : 1,430.98 = 377.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.53/1,430.98 = 377.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.53x = 1,430.98 × 377.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.53x = 539,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,522.39/954.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.22

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