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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.17, 1,423.77 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.17, 1,423.77 and 364.11 is: 546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.17 : 1,423.77 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.17/1,423.77 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.17x = 1,423.77 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.17x = 518,408.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,408.89/949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.17

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