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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.29, 1,420.75 and 253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.29, 1,420.75 and 253.80 is: 380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.29 : 1,420.75 = 253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.29/1,420.75 = 253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.29x = 1,420.75 × 253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.29x = 360,582.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,582.96/947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.65

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