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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.17, 1,409.19 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.17, 1,409.19 and 354.60 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.17 : 1,409.19 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.17/1,409.19 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.17x = 1,409.19 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.17x = 499,698.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,698.77/940.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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