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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,425.75 and 365.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,425.75 and 365.37 is: 548.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,425.75 = 365.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,425.75 = 365.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,425.75 × 365.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 520,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,926.28/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.11

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