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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,426.23 and 373.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,426.23 and 373.75 is: 560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,426.23 = 373.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,426.23 = 373.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,426.23 × 373.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 533,049.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,049.90/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.59

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