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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.83, 1,423.25 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.83, 1,423.25 and 364.10 is: 546.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.83 : 1,423.25 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.83/1,423.25 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.83x = 1,423.25 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.83x = 518,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,196.39/948.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.15

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