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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.09, 1,418.04 and 368.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.09, 1,418.04 and 368.37 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.09 : 1,418.04 = 368.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.09/1,418.04 = 368.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.09x = 1,418.04 × 368.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.09x = 522,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,363.39/945.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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