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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.24, 1,426.58 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.24, 1,426.58 and 366.20 is: 549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.24 : 1,426.58 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.24/1,426.58 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.24x = 1,426.58 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.24x = 522,406.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,406.46/951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.18

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