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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.74, 1,427.33 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.74, 1,427.33 and 366.70 is: 549.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.74 : 1,427.33 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.74/1,427.33 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.74x = 1,427.33 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.74x = 523,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,394.77/951.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.93

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