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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.32, 1,410.24 and 362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.32, 1,410.24 and 362.88 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.32 : 1,410.24 = 362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.32/1,410.24 = 362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.32x = 1,410.24 × 362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.32x = 511,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,747.89/940.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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