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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,425.93 and 373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,425.93 and 373.50 is: 560.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,425.93 = 373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,425.93 = 373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,425.93 × 373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 532,584.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,584.86/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.06

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