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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.14, 1,434.22 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.14, 1,434.22 and 379 is: 568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.14 : 1,434.22 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.14/1,434.22 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.14x = 1,434.22 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.14x = 543,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,569.38/956.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.50

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