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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.31, 1,420.96 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.31, 1,420.96 and 370.18 is: 555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.31 : 1,420.96 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.31/1,420.96 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.31x = 1,420.96 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.31x = 526,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,009.12/947.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.27

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