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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,425.66 and 373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,425.66 and 373.48 is: 560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,425.66 = 373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,425.66 = 373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,425.66 × 373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 532,455.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,455.50/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.22

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