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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.46, 1,424.61 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.46, 1,424.61 and 372.66 is: 558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.46 : 1,424.61 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.46/1,424.61 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.46x = 1,424.61 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.46x = 530,895.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,895.16/950.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.57

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