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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.78, 1,421.12 and 369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.78, 1,421.12 and 369.98 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.78 : 1,421.12 = 369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.78/1,421.12 = 369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.78x = 1,421.12 × 369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.78x = 525,785.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,785.98/947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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