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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.92, 1,422.08 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.92, 1,422.08 and 370.76 is: 556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.92 : 1,422.08 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.92/1,422.08 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.92x = 1,422.08 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.92x = 527,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,250.38/947.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.22

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