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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.64, 1,422.84 and 255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.64, 1,422.84 and 255.36 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.64 : 1,422.84 = 255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.64/1,422.84 = 255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.64x = 1,422.84 × 255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.64x = 363,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,336.42/948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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