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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.00, 1,421.75 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.00, 1,421.75 and 354.98 is: 532.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.00 : 1,421.75 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.00/1,421.75 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.00x = 1,421.75 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.00x = 504,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,697.26/948.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.38

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