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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,427.69 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,427.69 and 366.50 is: 550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,427.69 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,427.69 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,427.69 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 523,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,252.87/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.03

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