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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.44, 1,424.25 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.44, 1,424.25 and 364.44 is: 546.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.44 : 1,424.25 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.44/1,424.25 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.44x = 1,424.25 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.44x = 519,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,053.67/949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.69

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