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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.18, 1,420.78 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.18, 1,420.78 and 362.44 is: 543.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.18 : 1,420.78 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.18/1,420.78 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.18x = 1,420.78 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.18x = 514,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,947.50/947.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.66

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