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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.09, 1,408.62 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.09, 1,408.62 and 361.56 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.09 : 1,408.62 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.09/1,408.62 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.09x = 1,408.62 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.09x = 509,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,307.29/939.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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