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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.26, 1,423.70 and 364.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.26, 1,423.70 and 364.07 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.26 : 1,423.70 = 364.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.26/1,423.70 = 364.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.26x = 1,423.70 × 364.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.26x = 518,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,317.52/949.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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