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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.68, 1,421.70 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.68, 1,421.70 and 362.66 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.68 : 1,421.70 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.68/1,421.70 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.68x = 1,421.70 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.68x = 515,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,595.29/947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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