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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.63, 1,433.40 and 378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.63, 1,433.40 and 378.10 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.63 : 1,433.40 = 378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.63/1,433.40 = 378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.63x = 1,433.40 × 378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.63x = 541,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,968.54/955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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