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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,407.60 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,407.60 and 361.68 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,407.60 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,407.60 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,407.60 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 509,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,100.77/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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