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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.79, 1,426.31 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.79, 1,426.31 and 365.78 is: 548.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.79 : 1,426.31 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.79/1,426.31 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.79x = 1,426.31 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.79x = 521,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,706.71/950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.71

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