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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.75, 1,420.14 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.75, 1,420.14 and 369.64 is: 554.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.75 : 1,420.14 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.75/1,420.14 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.75x = 1,420.14 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.75x = 524,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,940.55/946.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.47

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