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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,423.74 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,423.74 and 265 is: 397.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,423.74 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,423.74 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,423.74 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 377,291.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,291.10/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.57

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