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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.75, 1,414.73 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.75, 1,414.73 and 365.63 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.75 : 1,414.73 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.75/1,414.73 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.75x = 1,414.73 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.75x = 517,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,261.57/942.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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