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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.13, 1,427.40 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.13, 1,427.40 and 366.82 is: 549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.13 : 1,427.40 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.13/1,427.40 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.13x = 1,427.40 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.13x = 523,595.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,595.30/952.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.92

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