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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.06, 1,420.26 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.06, 1,420.26 and 362.22 is: 543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.06 : 1,420.26 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.06/1,420.26 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.06x = 1,420.26 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.06x = 514,446.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,446.58/947.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.20

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