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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.14, 1,410.45 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.14, 1,410.45 and 363.06 is: 544.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.14 : 1,410.45 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.14/1,410.45 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.14x = 1,410.45 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.14x = 512,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,077.98/940.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.68

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