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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.60, 1,424.16 and 372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.60, 1,424.16 and 372.48 is: 558.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.60 : 1,424.16 = 372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.60/1,424.16 = 372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.60x = 1,424.16 × 372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.60x = 530,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,471.12/949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.63

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