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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.64, 1,423.56 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.64, 1,423.56 and 371.50 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.64 : 1,423.56 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.64/1,423.56 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.64x = 1,423.56 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.64x = 528,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,852.54/948.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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