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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,433.56 and 378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,433.56 and 378.28 is: 567.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,433.56 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,433.56 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,433.56 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 542,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,287.08/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.70

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