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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.28, 1,421.61 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.28, 1,421.61 and 371.02 is: 556.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.28 : 1,421.61 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.28/1,421.61 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.28x = 1,421.61 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.28x = 527,445.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,445.74/948.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.21

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