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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.53, 1,418.98 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.53, 1,418.98 and 369.27 is: 553.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.53 : 1,418.98 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.53/1,418.98 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.53x = 1,418.98 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.53x = 523,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,986.74/946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.59

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