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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.24, 1,421.28 and 362.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.24, 1,421.28 and 362.42 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.24 : 1,421.28 = 362.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.24/1,421.28 = 362.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.24x = 1,421.28 × 362.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.24x = 515,108.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,108.04/947.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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