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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,427.80 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,427.80 and 293.57 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,427.80 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,427.80 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,427.80 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 419,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,159.25/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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