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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.01, 1,942.20 and 370.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.01, 1,942.20 and 370.35 is: 555.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.01 : 1,942.20 = 370.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.01/1,942.20 = 370.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.01x = 1,942.20 × 370.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.01x = 719,293.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,293.77/1,295.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.43

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