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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.91, 1,424.87 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.91, 1,424.87 and 372.38 is: 558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.91 : 1,424.87 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.91/1,424.87 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.91x = 1,424.87 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.91x = 530,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,584.10/949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.57

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