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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.87, 1,426.38 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.87, 1,426.38 and 366.15 is: 549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.87 : 1,426.38 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.87/1,426.38 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.87x = 1,426.38 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.87x = 522,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,273.01/950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.26

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