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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.21, 1,421.10 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.21, 1,421.10 and 362.48 is: 543.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.21 : 1,421.10 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.21/1,421.10 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.21x = 1,421.10 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.21x = 515,113.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,113.22/947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.82

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