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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.05, 1,423.58 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.05, 1,423.58 and 363.92 is: 545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.05 : 1,423.58 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.05/1,423.58 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.05x = 1,423.58 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.05x = 518,060.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,060.30/949.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.87

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