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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.47, 1,434.40 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.47, 1,434.40 and 371.43 is: 557.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.47 : 1,434.40 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.47/1,434.40 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.47x = 1,434.40 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.47x = 532,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,780.92/956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.03

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