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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.28, 1,410.25 and 355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.28, 1,410.25 and 355.33 is: 532.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.28 : 1,410.25 = 355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.28/1,410.25 = 355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.28x = 1,410.25 × 355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.28x = 501,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,099.72/940.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.93

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