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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.42, 1,421.31 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.42, 1,421.31 and 370.26 is: 555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.42 : 1,421.31 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.42/1,421.31 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.42x = 1,421.31 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.42x = 526,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,254.24/947.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.46

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