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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.16, 1,419.90 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.16, 1,419.90 and 369.63 is: 554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.16 : 1,419.90 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.16/1,419.90 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.16x = 1,419.90 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.16x = 524,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,837.64/947.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.12

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