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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.50, 1,413.75 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.50, 1,413.75 and 365.78 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.50 : 1,413.75 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.50/1,413.75 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.50x = 1,413.75 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.50x = 517,121.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,121.48/942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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