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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.37, 1,422.57 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.37, 1,422.57 and 371.38 is: 557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.37 : 1,422.57 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.37/1,422.57 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.37x = 1,422.57 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.37x = 528,314.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,314.05/948.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.08

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