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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.52, 1,433.36 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.52, 1,433.36 and 378.26 is: 567.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.52 : 1,433.36 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.52/1,433.36 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.52x = 1,433.36 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.52x = 542,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,182.75/955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.42

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