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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.26, 1,426.98 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.26, 1,426.98 and 374 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.26 : 1,426.98 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.26/1,426.98 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.26x = 1,426.98 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.26x = 533,690.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,690.52/951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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