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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.87, 1,427.73 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.87, 1,427.73 and 374.75 is: 562.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.87 : 1,427.73 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.87/1,427.73 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.87x = 1,427.73 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.87x = 535,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,041.82/951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.10

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