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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,423.77 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,423.77 and 364.32 is: 546.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,423.77 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,423.77 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,423.77 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 518,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,706.06/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.37

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