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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,409.94 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,409.94 and 362.88 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,409.94 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,409.94 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,409.94 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 511,639.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,639.03/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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