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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952, 1,427.03 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952, 1,427.03 and 366.84 is: 549.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952 : 1,427.03 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952/1,427.03 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952x = 1,427.03 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952x = 523,491.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,491.69/952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.89

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