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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.24, 1,428.47 and 367.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.24, 1,428.47 and 367.10 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.24 : 1,428.47 = 367.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.24/1,428.47 = 367.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.24x = 1,428.47 × 367.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.24x = 524,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,391.34/952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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