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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.21, 1,422.06 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.21, 1,422.06 and 363.30 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.21 : 1,422.06 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.21/1,422.06 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.21x = 1,422.06 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.21x = 516,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,634.40/948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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