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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.76, 1,409.64 and 362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.76, 1,409.64 and 362.76 is: 544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.76 : 1,409.64 = 362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.76/1,409.64 = 362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.76x = 1,409.64 × 362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.76x = 511,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,361.01/939.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.14

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