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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.27, 1,427.43 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.27, 1,427.43 and 366.66 is: 550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.27 : 1,427.43 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.27/1,427.43 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.27x = 1,427.43 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.27x = 523,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,381.48/951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.19

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