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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.86, 1,421.42 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.86, 1,421.42 and 370.60 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.86 : 1,421.42 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.86/1,421.42 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.86x = 1,421.42 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.86x = 526,778.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,778.25/947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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