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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,424.33 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,424.33 and 265.50 is: 398.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,424.33 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,424.33 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,424.33 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 378,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,159.62/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.27

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