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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.70, 1,421.54 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.70, 1,421.54 and 254.35 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.70 : 1,421.54 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.70/1,421.54 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.70x = 1,421.54 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.70x = 361,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,568.70/947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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