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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.31, 1,420.96 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.31, 1,420.96 and 362.21 is: 543.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.31 : 1,420.96 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.31/1,420.96 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.31x = 1,420.96 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.31x = 514,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,678.59/947.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.30

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