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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.12, 1,409.40 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.12, 1,409.40 and 354.72 is: 532.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.12 : 1,409.40 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.12/1,409.40 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.12x = 1,409.40 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.12x = 499,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,942.37/939.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.35

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