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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.58, 1,422.70 and 255.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.58, 1,422.70 and 255.33 is: 382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.58 : 1,422.70 = 255.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.58/1,422.70 = 255.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.58x = 1,422.70 × 255.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.58x = 363,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,257.35/948.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.95

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