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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.50, 1,426.43 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.50, 1,426.43 and 373.38 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.50 : 1,426.43 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.50/1,426.43 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.50x = 1,426.43 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.50x = 532,600.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,600.43/950.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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