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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.17, 1,419.05 and 360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.17, 1,419.05 and 360.97 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.17 : 1,419.05 = 360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.17/1,419.05 = 360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.17x = 1,419.05 × 360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.17x = 512,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,234.48/946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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