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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,409.93 and 354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,409.93 and 354.75 is: 532.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,409.93 = 354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,409.93 = 354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,409.93 × 354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 500,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,172.67/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.03

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