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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.92, 1,421.10 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.92, 1,421.10 and 369.84 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.92 : 1,421.10 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.92/1,421.10 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.92x = 1,421.10 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.92x = 525,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,579.62/946.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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