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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.25, 1,410.35 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.25, 1,410.35 and 282.13 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.25 : 1,410.35 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.25/1,410.35 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.25x = 1,410.35 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.25x = 397,899.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,899.22/940.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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