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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,422.18 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,422.18 and 371.16 is: 556.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,422.18 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,422.18 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,422.18 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 527,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,856.33/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.46

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