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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.17, 1,422.79 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.17, 1,422.79 and 364.02 is: 545.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.17 : 1,422.79 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.17/1,422.79 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.17x = 1,422.79 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.17x = 517,927.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,927.82/949.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.66

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