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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.13, 1,422.36 and 363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.13, 1,422.36 and 363.10 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.13 : 1,422.36 = 363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.13/1,422.36 = 363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.13x = 1,422.36 × 363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.13x = 516,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,458.92/948.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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