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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,424.30 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,424.30 and 265.38 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,424.30 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,424.30 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,424.30 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 377,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,974.28/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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