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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.15, 1,432.73 and 378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.15, 1,432.73 and 378.02 is: 567.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.15 : 1,432.73 = 378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.15/1,432.73 = 378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.15x = 1,432.73 × 378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.15x = 541,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,600.59/955.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.03

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