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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,436.14 and 372.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,436.14 and 372.40 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,436.14 = 372.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,436.14 = 372.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,436.14 × 372.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 534,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,818.54/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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