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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.52, 1,408.74 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.52, 1,408.74 and 362.26 is: 543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.52 : 1,408.74 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.52/1,408.74 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.52x = 1,408.74 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.52x = 510,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,330.15/939.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.18

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