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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.37, 1,419.48 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.37, 1,419.48 and 369.25 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.37 : 1,419.48 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.37/1,419.48 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.37x = 1,419.48 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.37x = 524,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,139.44/946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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