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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,427.13 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,427.13 and 373.92 is: 561.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,427.13 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,427.13 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,427.13 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 533,632.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,632.45/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.13

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