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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.49, 1,420.55 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.49, 1,420.55 and 369.77 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.49 : 1,420.55 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.49/1,420.55 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.49x = 1,420.55 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.49x = 525,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,276.77/946.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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