Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.04, 1,420 and 369.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 947.04, 1,420 and 369.24 is: 553.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
947.04 : 1,420 = 369.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
947.04/1,420 = 369.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
947.04x = 1,420 × 369.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
947.04x = 524,320.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,320.80/947.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553.64
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