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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,426.86 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,426.86 and 366.84 is: 549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,426.86 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,426.86 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,426.86 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 523,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,429.32/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.88

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