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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.59, 1,410.03 and 362.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.59, 1,410.03 and 362.47 is: 543.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.59 : 1,410.03 = 362.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.59/1,410.03 = 362.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.59x = 1,410.03 × 362.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.59x = 511,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,093.57/939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.95

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