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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.64, 1,414.38 and 365.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.64, 1,414.38 and 365.56 is: 548.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.64 : 1,414.38 = 365.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.64/1,414.38 = 365.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.64x = 1,414.38 × 365.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.64x = 517,040.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,040.75/942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.50

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