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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.33, 1,942.42 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.33, 1,942.42 and 370.67 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.33 : 1,942.42 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.33/1,942.42 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.33x = 1,942.42 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.33x = 720,000.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,000.75/1,295.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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