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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,421.30 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,421.30 and 254.39 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,421.30 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,421.30 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,421.30 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 361,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,557.40/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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