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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.46, 1,422.75 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.46, 1,422.75 and 372.02 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.46 : 1,422.75 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.46/1,422.75 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.46x = 1,422.75 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.46x = 529,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,291.46/949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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