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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.31, 1,424.17 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.31, 1,424.17 and 372.19 is: 558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.31 : 1,424.17 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.31/1,424.17 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.31x = 1,424.17 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.31x = 530,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,061.83/949.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.37

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