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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.50, 1,421.78 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.50, 1,421.78 and 363.37 is: 544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.50 : 1,421.78 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.50/1,421.78 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.50x = 1,421.78 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.50x = 516,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,623.27/948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.67

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