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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.39, 1,420.97 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.39, 1,420.97 and 254.10 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.39 : 1,420.97 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.39/1,420.97 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.39x = 1,420.97 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.39x = 361,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,068.48/947.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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