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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.24, 1,409.40 and 362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.24, 1,409.40 and 362.16 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.24 : 1,409.40 = 362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.24/1,409.40 = 362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.24x = 1,409.40 × 362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.24x = 510,428.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,428.30/939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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