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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.26, 1,418.13 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.26, 1,418.13 and 360.26 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.26 : 1,418.13 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.26/1,418.13 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.26x = 1,418.13 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.26x = 510,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,899.06/945.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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