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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.78, 1,414.83 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.78, 1,414.83 and 365.64 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.78 : 1,414.83 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.78/1,414.83 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.78x = 1,414.83 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.78x = 517,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,318.44/942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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