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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.50, 1,434.87 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.50, 1,434.87 and 371.37 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.50 : 1,434.87 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.50/1,434.87 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.50x = 1,434.87 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.50x = 532,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,867.67/956.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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