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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,431.99 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,431.99 and 369.54 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,431.99 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,431.99 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,431.99 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 529,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,177.58/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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