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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.20, 1,422.10 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.20, 1,422.10 and 363.01 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.20 : 1,422.10 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.20/1,422.10 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.20x = 1,422.10 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.20x = 516,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,232.97/948.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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