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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.38, 1,417.28 and 360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.38, 1,417.28 and 360.07 is: 539.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.38 : 1,417.28 = 360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.38/1,417.28 = 360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.38x = 1,417.28 × 360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.38x = 510,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,314.67/945.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.80

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