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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.26, 1,423.98 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.26, 1,423.98 and 372 is: 558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.26 : 1,423.98 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.26/1,423.98 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.26x = 1,423.98 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.26x = 529,720.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,720.56/949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.04

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