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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.24, 1,422.47 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.24, 1,422.47 and 371.04 is: 556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.24 : 1,422.47 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.24/1,422.47 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.24x = 1,422.47 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.24x = 527,787.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,787.08/948.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.60

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