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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.91, 1,419.82 and 369.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.91, 1,419.82 and 369.38 is: 553.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.91 : 1,419.82 = 369.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.91/1,419.82 = 369.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.91x = 1,419.82 × 369.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.91x = 524,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,453.11/946.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.86

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