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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.81, 1,421.84 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.81, 1,421.84 and 254.49 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.81 : 1,421.84 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.81/1,421.84 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.81x = 1,421.84 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.81x = 361,842.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,842.79/947.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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