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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.06, 1,421.76 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.06, 1,421.76 and 363.22 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.06 : 1,421.76 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.06/1,421.76 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.06x = 1,421.76 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.06x = 516,411.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,411.67/948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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