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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.03, 1,410.12 and 323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.03, 1,410.12 and 323.74 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.03 : 1,410.12 = 323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.03/1,410.12 = 323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.03x = 1,410.12 × 323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.03x = 456,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,508.72/940.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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