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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 948.92, 1,423.74 and 372.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 948.92, 1,423.74 and 372.20 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    948.92 : 1,423.74 = 372.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    948.92/1,423.74 = 372.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    948.92x = 1,423.74 × 372.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    948.92x = 529,916.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,916.03/948.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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