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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.25, 1,424.24 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.25, 1,424.24 and 372.17 is: 558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.25 : 1,424.24 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.25/1,424.24 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.25x = 1,424.24 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.25x = 530,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,059.40/949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.40

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