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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.01, 1,424.55 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.01, 1,424.55 and 401.88 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.01 : 1,424.55 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.01/1,424.55 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.01x = 1,424.55 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.01x = 572,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,498.15/950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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