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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.27, 1,422.94 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.27, 1,422.94 and 364.12 is: 545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.27 : 1,422.94 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.27/1,422.94 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.27x = 1,422.94 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.27x = 518,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,120.91/949.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.81

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