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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.62, 1,418.31 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.62, 1,418.31 and 252.37 is: 378.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.62 : 1,418.31 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.62/1,418.31 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.62x = 1,418.31 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.62x = 357,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,932.69/945.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.51

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