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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.24, 1,426.97 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.24, 1,426.97 and 366.10 is: 549.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.24 : 1,426.97 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.24/1,426.97 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.24x = 1,426.97 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.24x = 522,415.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,415.04/951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.20

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