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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.27, 1,410.40 and 362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.27, 1,410.40 and 362.74 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.27 : 1,410.40 = 362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.27/1,410.40 = 362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.27x = 1,410.40 × 362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.27x = 511,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,608.50/940.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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