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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.18, 1,423.77 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.18, 1,423.77 and 364.45 is: 546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.18 : 1,423.77 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.18/1,423.77 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.18x = 1,423.77 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.18x = 518,892.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,892.98/949.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.68

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