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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,425.48 and 373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,425.48 and 373.42 is: 559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,425.48 = 373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,425.48 = 373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,425.48 × 373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 532,302.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,302.74/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.81

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