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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,426.23 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,426.23 and 365.94 is: 548.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,426.23 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,426.23 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,426.23 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 521,914.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,914.61/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.84

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