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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.54, 1,424.08 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.54, 1,424.08 and 364.32 is: 546.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.54 : 1,424.08 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.54/1,424.08 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.54x = 1,424.08 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.54x = 518,820.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,820.83/949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.39

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