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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.04, 1,423.32 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.04, 1,423.32 and 363.83 is: 545.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.04 : 1,423.32 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.04/1,423.32 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.04x = 1,423.32 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.04x = 517,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,839.40/949.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.65

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