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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.79, 1,418.86 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.79, 1,418.86 and 361.18 is: 541.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.79 : 1,418.86 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.79/1,418.86 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.79x = 1,418.86 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.79x = 512,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,463.85/946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.26

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