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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.86, 1,409.99 and 362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.86, 1,409.99 and 362.74 is: 544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.86 : 1,409.99 = 362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.86/1,409.99 = 362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.86x = 1,409.99 × 362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.86x = 511,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,459.77/939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.19

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