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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 947.95, 1,421.81 and 254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 947.95, 1,421.81 and 254.67 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    947.95 : 1,421.81 = 254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    947.95/1,421.81 = 254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    947.95x = 1,421.81 × 254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    947.95x = 362,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,086.70/947.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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