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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,423.45 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,423.45 and 255.69 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,423.45 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,423.45 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,423.45 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 363,953.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,953.53/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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