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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,413.36 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,413.36 and 364.92 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,413.36 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,413.36 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,413.36 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 515,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,763.33/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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