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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,426.68 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,426.68 and 374 is: 560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,426.68 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,426.68 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,426.68 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 533,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,578.32/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.81

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