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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.09, 1,410.54 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.09, 1,410.54 and 363.37 is: 545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.09 : 1,410.54 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.09/1,410.54 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.09x = 1,410.54 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.09x = 512,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,547.92/940.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.21

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