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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.28, 1,414.08 and 365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.28, 1,414.08 and 365.14 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.28 : 1,414.08 = 365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.28/1,414.08 = 365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.28x = 1,414.08 × 365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.28x = 516,337.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,337.17/942.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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