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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,426.23 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,426.23 and 373.50 is: 560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,426.23 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,426.23 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,426.23 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 532,696.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,696.91/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.29

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