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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,432.98 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,432.98 and 378 is: 567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,432.98 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,432.98 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,432.98 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 541,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,666.44/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.04

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