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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947, 1,420.74 and 362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947, 1,420.74 and 362.24 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947 : 1,420.74 = 362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947/1,420.74 = 362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947x = 1,420.74 × 362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947x = 514,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,648.86/947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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