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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.22, 1,941.41 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.22, 1,941.41 and 357.31 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.22 : 1,941.41 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.22/1,941.41 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.22x = 1,941.41 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.22x = 693,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,685.21/1,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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