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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.71, 1,426.58 and 366.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.71, 1,426.58 and 366.55 is: 549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.71 : 1,426.58 = 366.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.71/1,426.58 = 366.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.71x = 1,426.58 × 366.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.71x = 522,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,912.90/951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.45

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