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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.50, 1,423.56 and 371.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.50, 1,423.56 and 371.78 is: 557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.50 : 1,423.56 = 371.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.50/1,423.56 = 371.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.50x = 1,423.56 × 371.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.50x = 529,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,251.14/948.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.99

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