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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.18, 1,426.95 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.18, 1,426.95 and 374.10 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.18 : 1,426.95 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.18/1,426.95 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.18x = 1,426.95 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.18x = 533,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,822.00/951.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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