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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.78, 1,423.86 and 372.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.78, 1,423.86 and 372.25 is: 558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.78 : 1,423.86 = 372.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.78/1,423.86 = 372.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.78x = 1,423.86 × 372.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.78x = 530,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,031.89/949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.06

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