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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.49, 1,421.81 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.49, 1,421.81 and 363.12 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.49 : 1,421.81 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.49/1,421.81 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.49x = 1,421.81 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.49x = 516,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,281.86/948.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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