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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,413.02 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,413.02 and 364.49 is: 546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,413.02 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,413.02 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,413.02 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 515,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,031.66/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.73

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