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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,427.99 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,427.99 and 366.90 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,427.99 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,427.99 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,427.99 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 523,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,930.45/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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