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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.34, 1,427.84 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.34, 1,427.84 and 366.85 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.34 : 1,427.84 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.34/1,427.84 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.34x = 1,427.84 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.34x = 523,803.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,803.10/952.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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