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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.30, 1,427.10 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.30, 1,427.10 and 374.50 is: 561.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.30 : 1,427.10 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.30/1,427.10 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.30x = 1,427.10 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.30x = 534,448.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,448.95/952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.22

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