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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.27, 1,422.81 and 363.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.27, 1,422.81 and 363.45 is: 545.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.27 : 1,422.81 = 363.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.27/1,422.81 = 363.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.27x = 1,422.81 × 363.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.27x = 517,120.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,120.29/948.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.33

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