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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.39, 1,427.17 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.39, 1,427.17 and 374.13 is: 561.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.39 : 1,427.17 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.39/1,427.17 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.39x = 1,427.17 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.39x = 533,947.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,947.11/951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.23

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