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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.02, 1,408.52 and 361.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.02, 1,408.52 and 361.49 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.02 : 1,408.52 = 361.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.02/1,408.52 = 361.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.02x = 1,408.52 × 361.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.02x = 509,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,159.76/939.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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