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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.60, 1,434.65 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.60, 1,434.65 and 371.40 is: 557.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.60 : 1,434.65 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.60/1,434.65 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.60x = 1,434.65 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.60x = 532,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,829.01/956.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.00

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