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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.45, 1,417.41 and 360.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.45, 1,417.41 and 360.09 is: 539.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.45 : 1,417.41 = 360.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.45/1,417.41 = 360.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.45x = 1,417.41 × 360.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.45x = 510,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,395.17/945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.84

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