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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.50, 1,422.83 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.50, 1,422.83 and 264.50 is: 396.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.50 : 1,422.83 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.50/1,422.83 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.50x = 1,422.83 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.50x = 376,338.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,338.54/948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.77

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