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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.47, 1,413.70 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.47, 1,413.70 and 365.34 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.47 : 1,413.70 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.47/1,413.70 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.47x = 1,413.70 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.47x = 516,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,487.60/942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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