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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.02, 1,417.68 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.02, 1,417.68 and 397.36 is: 596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.02 : 1,417.68 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.02/1,417.68 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.02x = 1,417.68 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.02x = 563,322.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,322.00/945.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.10

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