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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.66, 1,421.48 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.66, 1,421.48 and 370.13 is: 555.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.66 : 1,421.48 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.66/1,421.48 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.66x = 1,421.48 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.66x = 526,126.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,126.21/947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.19

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