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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.36, 1,425.71 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.36, 1,425.71 and 292.22 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.36 : 1,425.71 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.36/1,425.71 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.36x = 1,425.71 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.36x = 416,612.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,612.39/950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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