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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.38, 1,417.63 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.38, 1,417.63 and 360.49 is: 540.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.38 : 1,417.63 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.38/1,417.63 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.38x = 1,417.63 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.38x = 511,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,041.44/945.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.57

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