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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.37, 1,432.82 and 370.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.37, 1,432.82 and 370.07 is: 555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.37 : 1,432.82 = 370.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.37/1,432.82 = 370.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.37x = 1,432.82 × 370.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.37x = 530,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,237.46/955.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.01

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