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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,424.10 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,424.10 and 364.92 is: 547.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,424.10 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,424.10 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,424.10 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 519,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,682.57/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.01

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