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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 963.34, 1,445.02 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 963.34, 1,445.02 and 370.14 is: 555.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    963.34 : 1,445.02 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    963.34/1,445.02 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    963.34x = 1,445.02 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    963.34x = 534,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,859.70/963.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.21

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