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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.94, 1,427.73 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.94, 1,427.73 and 366.94 is: 550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.94 : 1,427.73 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.94/1,427.73 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.94x = 1,427.73 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.94x = 523,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,891.25/951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.34

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