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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.33, 1,419.33 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.33, 1,419.33 and 253.07 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.33 : 1,419.33 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.33/1,419.33 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.33x = 1,419.33 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.33x = 359,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,189.02/946.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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