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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,431.53 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,431.53 and 369.84 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,431.53 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,431.53 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,431.53 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 529,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,437.06/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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