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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.19, 1,425.47 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.19, 1,425.47 and 292.11 is: 438.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.19 : 1,425.47 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.19/1,425.47 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.19x = 1,425.47 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.19x = 416,392.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,392.58/950.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.22

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