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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,427.74 and 404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,427.74 and 404.01 is: 605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,427.74 = 404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,427.74 = 404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,427.74 × 404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 576,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,821.24/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.83

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