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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.04, 1,432.12 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.04, 1,432.12 and 377.52 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.04 : 1,432.12 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.04/1,432.12 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.04x = 1,432.12 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.04x = 540,653.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,653.94/955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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