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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,425.03 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,425.03 and 394.62 is: 591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,425.03 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,425.03 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,425.03 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 562,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,345.34/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.75

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