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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.27, 1,419.93 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.27, 1,419.93 and 361.66 is: 542.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.27 : 1,419.93 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.27/1,419.93 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.27x = 1,419.93 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.27x = 513,531.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,531.88/946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.69

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