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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.50, 1,421.26 and 263.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.50, 1,421.26 and 263.50 is: 395.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.50 : 1,421.26 = 263.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.50/1,421.26 = 263.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.50x = 1,421.26 × 263.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.50x = 374,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,502.01/947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.25

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