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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.31, 1,419.53 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.31, 1,419.53 and 252.97 is: 379.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.31 : 1,419.53 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.31/1,419.53 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.31x = 1,419.53 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.31x = 359,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,093.69/946.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.47

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