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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.23, 1,433.43 and 378.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.23, 1,433.43 and 378.11 is: 567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.23 : 1,433.43 = 378.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.23/1,433.43 = 378.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.23x = 1,433.43 × 378.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.23x = 541,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,987.05/955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.39

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