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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,425.07 and 372.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,425.07 and 372.78 is: 559.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,425.07 = 372.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,425.07 = 372.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,425.07 × 372.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 531,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,237.59/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.49

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