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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.25, 1,423.44 and 364.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.25, 1,423.44 and 364.37 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.25 : 1,423.44 = 364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.25/1,423.44 = 364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.25x = 1,423.44 × 364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.25x = 518,651.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,651.72/949.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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