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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.36, 1,434.52 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.36, 1,434.52 and 378.84 is: 568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.36 : 1,434.52 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.36/1,434.52 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.36x = 1,434.52 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.36x = 543,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,453.56/956.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.25

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