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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.96, 1,423.74 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.96, 1,423.74 and 372.52 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.96 : 1,423.74 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.96/1,423.74 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.96x = 1,423.74 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.96x = 530,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,371.62/949.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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