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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.22, 1,418.37 and 397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.22, 1,418.37 and 397.36 is: 596.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.22 : 1,418.37 = 397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.22/1,418.37 = 397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.22x = 1,418.37 × 397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.22x = 563,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,603.50/945.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.27

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