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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.91, 1,418.03 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.91, 1,418.03 and 368.38 is: 552.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.91 : 1,418.03 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.91/1,418.03 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.91x = 1,418.03 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.91x = 522,364.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,364.96/945.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.24

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