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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.77, 1,418.09 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.77, 1,418.09 and 390.29 is: 585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.77 : 1,418.09 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.77/1,418.09 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.77x = 1,418.09 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.77x = 553,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,457.30/945.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.20

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