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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.55, 1,409.28 and 354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.55, 1,409.28 and 354.55 is: 531.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.55 : 1,409.28 = 354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.55/1,409.28 = 354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.55x = 1,409.28 × 354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.55x = 499,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,660.22/939.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.81

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