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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.00, 1,419.05 and 361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.00, 1,419.05 and 361.06 is: 541.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.00 : 1,419.05 = 361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.00/1,419.05 = 361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.00x = 1,419.05 × 361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.00x = 512,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,357.32/946.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.60

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