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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,422.90 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,422.90 and 363.81 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,422.90 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,422.90 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,422.90 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 517,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,665.25/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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