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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.60, 1,422.81 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.60, 1,422.81 and 255.24 is: 382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.60 : 1,422.81 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.60/1,422.81 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.60x = 1,422.81 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.60x = 363,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,158.02/948.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.84

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