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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.87, 1,421.63 and 362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.87, 1,421.63 and 362.72 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.87 : 1,421.63 = 362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.87/1,421.63 = 362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.87x = 1,421.63 × 362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.87x = 515,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644.71/947.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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