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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.76, 1,425.69 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.76, 1,425.69 and 365.87 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.76 : 1,425.69 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.76/1,425.69 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.76x = 1,425.69 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.76x = 521,610.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,610.07/950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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