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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.06, 1,418.76 and 361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.06, 1,418.76 and 361.22 is: 541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.06 : 1,418.76 = 361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.06/1,418.76 = 361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.06x = 1,418.76 × 361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.06x = 512,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,485.27/946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.71

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