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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948, 1,422 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948, 1,422 and 370.92 is: 556.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948 : 1,422 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948/1,422 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948x = 1,422 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948x = 527,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,448.24/948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.38

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