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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.69, 1,410.36 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.69, 1,410.36 and 362.97 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.69 : 1,410.36 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.69/1,410.36 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.69x = 1,410.36 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.69x = 511,918.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,918.37/939.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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