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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.34, 1,426.58 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.34, 1,426.58 and 374.08 is: 560.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.34 : 1,426.58 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.34/1,426.58 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.34x = 1,426.58 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.34x = 533,655.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,655.05/951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.95

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