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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.37, 1,421.35 and 331.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.37, 1,421.35 and 331.20 is: 496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.37 : 1,421.35 = 331.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.37/1,421.35 = 331.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.37x = 1,421.35 × 331.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.37x = 470,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,752.29/947.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.90

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