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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.68, 1,420.65 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.68, 1,420.65 and 362.22 is: 543.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.68 : 1,420.65 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.68/1,420.65 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.68x = 1,420.65 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.68x = 514,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,587.84/946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.57

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