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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.84, 1,423.04 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.84, 1,423.04 and 363.64 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.84 : 1,423.04 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.84/1,423.04 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.84x = 1,423.04 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.84x = 517,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,474.27/948.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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