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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.99, 1,426.59 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.99, 1,426.59 and 365.99 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.99 : 1,426.59 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.99/1,426.59 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.99x = 1,426.59 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.99x = 522,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,110.54/950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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