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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.10, 1,410.19 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.10, 1,410.19 and 355.05 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.10 : 1,410.19 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.10/1,410.19 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.10x = 1,410.19 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.10x = 500,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,687.07/940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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