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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.64, 1,409.70 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.64, 1,409.70 and 362.56 is: 543.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.64 : 1,409.70 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.64/1,409.70 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.64x = 1,409.70 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.64x = 511,100.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,100.83/939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.93

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