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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,417.22 and 359.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,417.22 and 359.67 is: 539.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,417.22 = 359.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,417.22 = 359.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,417.22 × 359.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 509,729.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,729.72/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.33

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