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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,427.31 and 374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,427.31 and 374.28 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,427.31 = 374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,427.31 = 374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,427.31 × 374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 534,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,213.59/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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