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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.53, 1,421.88 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.53, 1,421.88 and 363.09 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.53 : 1,421.88 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.53/1,421.88 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.53x = 1,421.88 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.53x = 516,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,264.21/948.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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