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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,425.40 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,425.40 and 402.35 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,425.40 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,425.40 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,425.40 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 573,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,509.57/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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