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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.18, 1,410.37 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.18, 1,410.37 and 323.81 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.18 : 1,410.37 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.18/1,410.37 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.18x = 1,410.37 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.18x = 456,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,684.86/940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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