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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.69, 1,409.67 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.69, 1,409.67 and 362.52 is: 543.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.69 : 1,409.67 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.69/1,409.67 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.69x = 1,409.67 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.69x = 511,033.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,033.57/939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.83

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