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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,427.91 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,427.91 and 366.73 is: 550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,427.91 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,427.91 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,427.91 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 523,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,657.43/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.14

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