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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.70, 1,422.93 and 255.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.70, 1,422.93 and 255.42 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.70 : 1,422.93 = 255.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.70/1,422.93 = 255.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.70x = 1,422.93 × 255.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.70x = 363,444.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,444.78/948.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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