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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,427.83 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,427.83 and 366.76 is: 550.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,427.83 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,427.83 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,427.83 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 523,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,670.93/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.13

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