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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.77, 1,420.15 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.77, 1,420.15 and 253.44 is: 380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.77 : 1,420.15 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.77/1,420.15 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.77x = 1,420.15 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.77x = 359,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,922.82/946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.16

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