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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.14, 1,420.55 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.14, 1,420.55 and 253.88 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.14 : 1,420.55 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.14/1,420.55 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.14x = 1,420.55 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.14x = 360,653.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,653.42/947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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