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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.95, 1,415.01 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.95, 1,415.01 and 365.82 is: 548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.95 : 1,415.01 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.95/1,415.01 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.95x = 1,415.01 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.95x = 517,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,638.96/942.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.96

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