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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.13, 1,432.76 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.13, 1,432.76 and 370.17 is: 555.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.13 : 1,432.76 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.13/1,432.76 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.13x = 1,432.76 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.13x = 530,362.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,362.92/955.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.28

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