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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.69, 1,420.64 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.69, 1,420.64 and 369.56 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.69 : 1,420.64 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.69/1,420.64 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.69x = 1,420.64 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.69x = 525,014.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,014.81/946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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