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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.58, 1,424.76 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.58, 1,424.76 and 364.76 is: 547.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.58 : 1,424.76 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.58/1,424.76 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.58x = 1,424.76 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.58x = 519,688.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,688.33/949.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.29

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