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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.59, 1,427.40 and 374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.59, 1,427.40 and 374.06 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.59 : 1,427.40 = 374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.59/1,427.40 = 374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.59x = 1,427.40 × 374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.59x = 533,936.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,936.81/951.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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