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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,432.87 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,432.87 and 370.18 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,432.87 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,432.87 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,432.87 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 530,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,415.31/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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