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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,426.20 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,426.20 and 374.14 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,426.20 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,426.20 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,426.20 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 533,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,598.47/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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