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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.09, 1,413.54 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.09, 1,413.54 and 365.37 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.09 : 1,413.54 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.09/1,413.54 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.09x = 1,413.54 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.09x = 516,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,465.11/942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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