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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.56, 1,434.42 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.56, 1,434.42 and 378.84 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.56 : 1,434.42 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.56/1,434.42 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.56x = 1,434.42 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.56x = 543,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,415.67/955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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