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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,421.58 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,421.58 and 370.72 is: 555.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,421.58 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,421.58 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,421.58 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 527,008.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,008.14/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.75

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