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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.29, 1,434.00 and 378.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.29, 1,434.00 and 378.77 is: 567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.29 : 1,434.00 = 378.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.29/1,434.00 = 378.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.29x = 1,434.00 × 378.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.29x = 543,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,154.29/956.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.98

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