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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.48, 1,422.72 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.48, 1,422.72 and 371.52 is: 557.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.48 : 1,422.72 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.48/1,422.72 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.48x = 1,422.72 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.48x = 528,568.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,568.93/948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.28

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