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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.64, 1,433.38 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.64, 1,433.38 and 378.36 is: 567.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.64 : 1,433.38 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.64/1,433.38 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.64x = 1,433.38 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.64x = 542,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,333.66/955.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.51

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