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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.97, 1,410 and 354.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.97, 1,410 and 354.93 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.97 : 1,410 = 354.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.97/1,410 = 354.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.97x = 1,410 × 354.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.97x = 500,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,451.30/939.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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