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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.75, 1,419.03 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.75, 1,419.03 and 369.03 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.75 : 1,419.03 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.75/1,419.03 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.75x = 1,419.03 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.75x = 523,664.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,664.64/945.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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