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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.16, 1,419.16 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.16, 1,419.16 and 361.25 is: 541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.16 : 1,419.16 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.16/1,419.16 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.16x = 1,419.16 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.16x = 512,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,676.03/946.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.85

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