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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,427.12 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,427.12 and 374.16 is: 561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,427.12 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,427.12 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,427.12 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 533,971.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,971.22/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.04

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