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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.66, 1,435.65 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.66, 1,435.65 and 372.26 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.66 : 1,435.65 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.66/1,435.65 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.66x = 1,435.65 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.66x = 534,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,435.07/957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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