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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.36, 1,419.66 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.36, 1,419.66 and 369.64 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.36 : 1,419.66 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.36/1,419.66 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.36x = 1,419.66 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.36x = 524,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,763.12/946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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