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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,425.15 and 402.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,425.15 and 402.19 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,425.15 = 402.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,425.15 = 402.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,425.15 × 402.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 573,177.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,177.52/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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