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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.69, 1,424.79 and 364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.69, 1,424.79 and 364.77 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.69 : 1,424.79 = 364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.69/1,424.79 = 364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.69x = 1,424.79 × 364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.69x = 519,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,720.65/949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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