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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.05, 1,425.18 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.05, 1,425.18 and 394.70 is: 592.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.05 : 1,425.18 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.05/1,425.18 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.05x = 1,425.18 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.05x = 562,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,514.98/950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.09

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