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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.39, 1,409.07 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.39, 1,409.07 and 362.25 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.39 : 1,409.07 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.39/1,409.07 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.39x = 1,409.07 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.39x = 510,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,435.61/939.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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