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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.08, 1,409.76 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.08, 1,409.76 and 281.76 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.08 : 1,409.76 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.08/1,409.76 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.08x = 1,409.76 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.08x = 397,213.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,213.98/940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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