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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.41, 1,409.18 and 362.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.41, 1,409.18 and 362.29 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.41 : 1,409.18 = 362.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.41/1,409.18 = 362.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.41x = 1,409.18 × 362.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.41x = 510,531.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,531.82/939.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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