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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,425.12 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,425.12 and 365.35 is: 547.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,425.12 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,425.12 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,425.12 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 520,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,667.59/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.89

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