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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.37, 1,421.07 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.37, 1,421.07 and 370.38 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.37 : 1,421.07 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.37/1,421.07 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.37x = 1,421.07 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.37x = 526,335.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,335.91/947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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