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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.88, 1,418.80 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.88, 1,418.80 and 368.76 is: 553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.88 : 1,418.80 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.88/1,418.80 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.88x = 1,418.80 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.88x = 523,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,196.69/945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.13

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