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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.06, 1,423.26 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.06, 1,423.26 and 364.22 is: 546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.06 : 1,423.26 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.06/1,423.26 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.06x = 1,423.26 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.06x = 518,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,379.76/949.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.20

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