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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.47, 1,419.02 and 368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.47, 1,419.02 and 368.75 is: 553.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.47 : 1,419.02 = 368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.47/1,419.02 = 368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.47x = 1,419.02 × 368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.47x = 523,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,263.63/945.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.44

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