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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,423.92 and 372.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,423.92 and 372.64 is: 558.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,423.92 = 372.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,423.92 = 372.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,423.92 × 372.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 530,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,609.55/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.91

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