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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.32, 1,422.96 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.32, 1,422.96 and 371.52 is: 557.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.32 : 1,422.96 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.32/1,422.96 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.32x = 1,422.96 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.32x = 528,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,658.10/948.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.47

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