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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.62, 1,432.32 and 377.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.62, 1,432.32 and 377.90 is: 567.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.62 : 1,432.32 = 377.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.62/1,432.32 = 377.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.62x = 1,432.32 × 377.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.62x = 541,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,273.73/954.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.00

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