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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.98, 1,419.38 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.98, 1,419.38 and 361.16 is: 541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.98 : 1,419.38 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.98/1,419.38 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.98x = 1,419.38 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.98x = 512,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,621.31/945.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.90

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