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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.38, 1,419.39 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.38, 1,419.39 and 253.08 is: 379.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.38 : 1,419.39 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.38/1,419.39 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.38x = 1,419.39 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.38x = 359,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,219.22/946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.57

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