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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.03, 1,407.74 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.03, 1,407.74 and 361.50 is: 541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.03 : 1,407.74 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.03/1,407.74 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.03x = 1,407.74 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.03x = 508,896.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,896.20/939.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.94

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