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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.78, 1,417.86 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.78, 1,417.86 and 368.52 is: 552.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.78 : 1,417.86 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.78/1,417.86 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.78x = 1,417.86 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.78x = 522,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,509.77/945.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.46

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