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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.28, 1,420.08 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.28, 1,420.08 and 369.72 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.28 : 1,420.08 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.28/1,420.08 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.28x = 1,420.08 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.28x = 525,031.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,031.98/947.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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