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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.32, 1,423.98 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.32, 1,423.98 and 265.32 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.32 : 1,423.98 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.32/1,423.98 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.32x = 1,423.98 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.32x = 377,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,810.37/949.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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