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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955, 1,433.10 and 377.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955, 1,433.10 and 377.86 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955 : 1,433.10 = 377.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955/1,433.10 = 377.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955x = 1,433.10 × 377.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955x = 541,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,511.17/955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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