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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,413.42 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,413.42 and 365.02 is: 547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,413.42 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,413.42 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,413.42 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 515,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,926.57/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.53

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