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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,424.94 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,424.94 and 291.86 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,424.94 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,424.94 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,424.94 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 415,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,882.99/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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