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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.10, 1,423.74 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.10, 1,423.74 and 255.75 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.10 : 1,423.74 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.10/1,423.74 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.10x = 1,423.74 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.10x = 364,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,125.34/949.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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