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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,420.38 and 362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,420.38 and 362.19 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,420.38 = 362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,420.38 = 362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,420.38 × 362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 514,447.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,447.43/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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