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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.26, 1,425.19 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.26, 1,425.19 and 365.07 is: 547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.26 : 1,425.19 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.26/1,425.19 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.26x = 1,425.19 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.26x = 520,294.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,294.11/950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.53

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