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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.80, 1,432.20 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.80, 1,432.20 and 377.60 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.80 : 1,432.20 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.80/1,432.20 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.80x = 1,432.20 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.80x = 540,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,798.72/954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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