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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,426.71 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,426.71 and 366.29 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,426.71 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,426.71 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,426.71 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 522,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,582.47/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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