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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.64, 1,422.06 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.64, 1,422.06 and 370.50 is: 555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.64 : 1,422.06 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.64/1,422.06 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.64x = 1,422.06 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.64x = 526,873.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,873.23/947.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.98

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