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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,426.17 and 373.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,426.17 and 373.25 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,426.17 = 373.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,426.17 = 373.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,426.17 × 373.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 532,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,317.95/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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