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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.91, 1,421.31 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.91, 1,421.31 and 370.38 is: 555.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.91 : 1,421.31 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.91/1,421.31 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.91x = 1,421.31 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.91x = 526,424.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,424.80/947.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.35

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