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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.32, 1,417.98 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.32, 1,417.98 and 251.99 is: 377.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.32 : 1,417.98 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.32/1,417.98 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.32x = 1,417.98 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.32x = 357,314.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,314.54/945.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.98

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