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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949, 1,424.32 and 372.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949, 1,424.32 and 372.28 is: 558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949 : 1,424.32 = 372.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949/1,424.32 = 372.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949x = 1,424.32 × 372.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949x = 530,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,245.85/949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.74

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