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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,424.93 and 291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,424.93 and 291.87 is: 437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,424.93 = 291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,424.93 = 291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,424.93 × 291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 415,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,892.86/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.78

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