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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.10, 1,409.48 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.10, 1,409.48 and 355.06 is: 532.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.10 : 1,409.48 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.10/1,409.48 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.10x = 1,409.48 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.10x = 500,444.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,444.67/940.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.33

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