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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.26, 1,411.06 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.26, 1,411.06 and 363.26 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.26 : 1,411.06 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.26/1,411.06 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.26x = 1,411.06 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.26x = 512,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,581.66/940.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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