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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,433.99 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,433.99 and 370.90 is: 556.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,433.99 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,433.99 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,433.99 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 531,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,866.89/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.39

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