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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.12, 1,418.16 and 368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.12, 1,418.16 and 368.16 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.12 : 1,418.16 = 368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.12/1,418.16 = 368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.12x = 1,418.16 × 368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.12x = 522,109.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,109.79/945.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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