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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.51, 1,420.01 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.51, 1,420.01 and 361.51 is: 542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.51 : 1,420.01 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.51/1,420.01 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.51x = 1,420.01 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.51x = 513,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,347.82/946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.36

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