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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.42, 1,424.14 and 364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.42, 1,424.14 and 364.70 is: 547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.42 : 1,424.14 = 364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.42/1,424.14 = 364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.42x = 1,424.14 × 364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.42x = 519,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,383.86/949.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.05

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