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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.21, 1,425.60 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.21, 1,425.60 and 365.48 is: 548.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.21 : 1,425.60 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.21/1,425.60 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.21x = 1,425.60 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.21x = 521,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,028.29/950.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.33

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