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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.80, 1,421.87 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.80, 1,421.87 and 363.18 is: 544.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.80 : 1,421.87 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.80/1,421.87 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.80x = 1,421.87 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.80x = 516,392.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,392.93/948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.26

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