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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.50, 1,419.75 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.50, 1,419.75 and 262.50 is: 393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.50 : 1,419.75 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.50/1,419.75 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.50x = 1,419.75 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.50x = 372,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,684.38/946.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.75

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