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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.73, 1,421.43 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.73, 1,421.43 and 254.24 is: 381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.73 : 1,421.43 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.73/1,421.43 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.73x = 1,421.43 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.73x = 361,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,377.26/947.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.31

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