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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,420.89 and 362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,420.89 and 362.17 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,420.89 = 362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,420.89 = 362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,420.89 × 362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 514,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,603.73/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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