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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,433.04 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,433.04 and 378.52 is: 567.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,433.04 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,433.04 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,433.04 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 542,434.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,434.30/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.85

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