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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.76, 1,414.28 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.76, 1,414.28 and 365.50 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.76 : 1,414.28 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.76/1,414.28 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.76x = 1,414.28 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.76x = 516,919.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,919.34/942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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