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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,425.40 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,425.40 and 402.57 is: 604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,425.40 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,425.40 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,425.40 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 573,822.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,822.27/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.03

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