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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.33, 1,424.96 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.33, 1,424.96 and 394.40 is: 591.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.33 : 1,424.96 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.33/1,424.96 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.33x = 1,424.96 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.33x = 562,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,007.29/950.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.38

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