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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.67, 1,421.58 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.67, 1,421.58 and 254.33 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.67 : 1,421.58 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.67/1,421.58 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.67x = 1,421.58 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.67x = 361,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,550.44/947.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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