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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,435.36 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,435.36 and 372.16 is: 558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,435.36 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,435.36 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,435.36 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 534,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,183.58/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.26

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