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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.30, 1,409.08 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.30, 1,409.08 and 354.24 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.30 : 1,409.08 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.30/1,409.08 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.30x = 1,409.08 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.30x = 499,152.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,152.50/939.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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