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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.99, 1,415.30 and 366.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.99, 1,415.30 and 366.27 is: 549.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.99 : 1,415.30 = 366.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.99/1,415.30 = 366.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.99x = 1,415.30 × 366.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.99x = 518,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,380.10/942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.72

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