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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,427.04 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,427.04 and 374.70 is: 561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,427.04 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,427.04 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,427.04 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 534,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,711.89/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.80

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