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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,426.50 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,426.50 and 365.93 is: 548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,426.50 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,426.50 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,426.50 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 521,999.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,999.15/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.81

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