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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.46, 1,427.77 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.46, 1,427.77 and 367.03 is: 550.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.46 : 1,427.77 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.46/1,427.77 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.46x = 1,427.77 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.46x = 524,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,025.45/952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.18

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