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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.56, 1,426.16 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.56, 1,426.16 and 373.12 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.56 : 1,426.16 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.56/1,426.16 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.56x = 1,426.16 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.56x = 532,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,128.82/950.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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