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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.52, 1,421.21 and 254.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.52, 1,421.21 and 254.22 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.52 : 1,421.21 = 254.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.52/1,421.21 = 254.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.52x = 1,421.21 × 254.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.52x = 361,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,298.74/947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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