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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.92, 1,418.88 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.92, 1,418.88 and 368.84 is: 553.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.92 : 1,418.88 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.92/1,418.88 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.92x = 1,418.88 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.92x = 523,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,339.70/945.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.26

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