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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.50, 1,427.26 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.50, 1,427.26 and 374.42 is: 561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.50 : 1,427.26 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.50/1,427.26 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.50x = 1,427.26 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.50x = 534,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,394.69/951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.63

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