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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.38, 1,425.29 and 402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.38, 1,425.29 and 402.55 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.38 : 1,425.29 = 402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.38/1,425.29 = 402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.38x = 1,425.29 × 402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.38x = 573,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,750.49/950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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