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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.04, 1,417 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.04, 1,417 and 367.24 is: 550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.04 : 1,417 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.04/1,417 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.04x = 1,417 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.04x = 520,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,379.08/945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.64

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