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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,425.99 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,425.99 and 292.49 is: 438.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,425.99 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,425.99 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,425.99 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 417,080.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,080.69/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.79

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