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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.21, 1,425.87 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.21, 1,425.87 and 402.36 is: 603.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.21 : 1,425.87 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.21/1,425.87 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.21x = 1,425.87 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.21x = 573,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,713.05/950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.77

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