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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,414.26 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,414.26 and 365.76 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,414.26 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,414.26 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,414.26 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 517,279.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,279.74/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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