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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.77, 1,423.68 and 364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.77, 1,423.68 and 364.16 is: 546.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.77 : 1,423.68 = 364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.77/1,423.68 = 364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.77x = 1,423.68 × 364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.77x = 518,447.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,447.31/948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.44

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