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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.63, 1,418.75 and 360.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.63, 1,418.75 and 360.81 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.63 : 1,418.75 = 360.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.63/1,418.75 = 360.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.63x = 1,418.75 × 360.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.63x = 511,897.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,897.38/945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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