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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,427.69 and 374.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,427.69 and 374.90 is: 562.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,427.69 = 374.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,427.69 = 374.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,427.69 × 374.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 535,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,234.78/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.45

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