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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,435.28 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,435.28 and 371.82 is: 557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,435.28 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,435.28 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,435.28 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 533,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,663.95/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.63

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