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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,419.57 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,419.57 and 361.95 is: 542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.04 : 1,419.57 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.04/1,419.57 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.04x = 1,419.57 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.04x = 513,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,813.36/947.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.55

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