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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.72, 1,410.12 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.72, 1,410.12 and 363 is: 544.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.72 : 1,410.12 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.72/1,410.12 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.72x = 1,410.12 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.72x = 511,873.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,873.56/939.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.71

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