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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.34, 1,423.82 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.34, 1,423.82 and 256.01 is: 383.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.34 : 1,423.82 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.34/1,423.82 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.34x = 1,423.82 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.34x = 364,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,516.36/949.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.97

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