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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.37, 1,418.78 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.37, 1,418.78 and 361.24 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.37 : 1,418.78 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.37/1,418.78 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.37x = 1,418.78 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.37x = 512,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,517.44/946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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