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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,425.74 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,425.74 and 373.77 is: 560.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,425.74 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,425.74 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,425.74 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 532,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,896.97/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.34

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