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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.33, 1,418.30 and 360.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.33, 1,418.30 and 360.60 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.33 : 1,418.30 = 360.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.33/1,418.30 = 360.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.33x = 1,418.30 × 360.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.33x = 511,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,437.18/945.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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