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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,409.72 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,409.72 and 354.67 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,409.72 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,409.72 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,409.72 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 499,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,980.09/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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