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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.13, 1,434.19 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.13, 1,434.19 and 379 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.13 : 1,434.19 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.13/1,434.19 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.13x = 1,434.19 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.13x = 543,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,558.01/956.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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