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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,425.12 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,425.12 and 372.96 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,425.12 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,425.12 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,425.12 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 531,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,512.76/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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