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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.57, 1,419.76 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.57, 1,419.76 and 253.31 is: 379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.57 : 1,419.76 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.57/1,419.76 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.57x = 1,419.76 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.57x = 359,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,638.26/946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.94

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