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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.05, 1,409.22 and 362.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.05, 1,409.22 and 362.49 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.05 : 1,409.22 = 362.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.05/1,409.22 = 362.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.05x = 1,409.22 × 362.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.05x = 510,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,826.35/940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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