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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.68, 1,414.01 and 365.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.68, 1,414.01 and 365.15 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.68 : 1,414.01 = 365.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.68/1,414.01 = 365.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.68x = 1,414.01 × 365.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.68x = 516,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,316.86/942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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