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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,427.08 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,427.08 and 366.32 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,427.08 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,427.08 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,427.08 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 522,767.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,767.95/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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