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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,427.37 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,427.37 and 374.22 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,427.37 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,427.37 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,427.37 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 534,150.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,150.40/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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