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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,427.06 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,427.06 and 366.28 is: 549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,427.06 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,427.06 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,427.06 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 522,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,703.54/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.46

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