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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.21, 1,410.12 and 355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.21, 1,410.12 and 355.21 is: 532.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.21 : 1,410.12 = 355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.21/1,410.12 = 355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.21x = 1,410.12 × 355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.21x = 500,885.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,885.20/940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.74

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