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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.27, 1,425.22 and 364.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.27, 1,425.22 and 364.93 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.27 : 1,425.22 = 364.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.27/1,425.22 = 364.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.27x = 1,425.22 × 364.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.27x = 520,101.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,101.06/950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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