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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.78, 1,424.67 and 372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.78, 1,424.67 and 372.34 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.78 : 1,424.67 = 372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.78/1,424.67 = 372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.78x = 1,424.67 × 372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.78x = 530,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,461.63/949.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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