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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,420.65 and 362.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,420.65 and 362.31 is: 543.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,420.65 = 362.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,420.65 = 362.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,420.65 × 362.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 514,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,715.70/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.16

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