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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.35, 1,424.01 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.35, 1,424.01 and 371.82 is: 557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.35 : 1,424.01 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.35/1,424.01 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.35x = 1,424.01 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.35x = 529,475.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,475.40/949.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.72

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