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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.18, 1,423.91 and 372.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.18, 1,423.91 and 372.38 is: 558.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.18 : 1,423.91 = 372.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.18/1,423.91 = 372.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.18x = 1,423.91 × 372.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.18x = 530,229.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,229.42/950.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.03

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