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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.41, 1,422.56 and 255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.41, 1,422.56 and 255.10 is: 382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.41 : 1,422.56 = 255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.41/1,422.56 = 255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.41x = 1,422.56 × 255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.41x = 362,894.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,894.80/948.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.64

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