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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,426.48 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,426.48 and 365.92 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,426.48 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,426.48 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,426.48 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 521,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,973.08/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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