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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.20, 1,423.95 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.20, 1,423.95 and 364.18 is: 546.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.20 : 1,423.95 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.20/1,423.95 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.20x = 1,423.95 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.20x = 518,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,570.55/949.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.32

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