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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.12, 1,424.10 and 372.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.12, 1,424.10 and 372.52 is: 558.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.12 : 1,424.10 = 372.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.12/1,424.10 = 372.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.12x = 1,424.10 × 372.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.12x = 530,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,505.73/950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.36

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