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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.36, 1,420.87 and 362.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.36, 1,420.87 and 362.21 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.36 : 1,420.87 = 362.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.36/1,420.87 = 362.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.36x = 1,420.87 × 362.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.36x = 514,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,653.32/947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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