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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.12, 1,410.66 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.12, 1,410.66 and 363.16 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.12 : 1,410.66 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.12/1,410.66 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.12x = 1,410.66 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.12x = 512,295.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,295.29/940.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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