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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.51, 1,427.01 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.51, 1,427.01 and 366.59 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.51 : 1,427.01 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.51/1,427.01 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.51x = 1,427.01 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.51x = 523,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,127.60/951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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