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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.96, 1,432.44 and 370.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.96, 1,432.44 and 370.25 is: 555.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.96 : 1,432.44 = 370.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.96/1,432.44 = 370.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.96x = 1,432.44 × 370.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.96x = 530,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,353.75/954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.37

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