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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.31, 1,435.98 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.31, 1,435.98 and 372.24 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.31 : 1,435.98 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.31/1,435.98 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.31x = 1,435.98 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.31x = 534,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,529.20/957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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