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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.36, 1,411.14 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.36, 1,411.14 and 363.28 is: 545.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.36 : 1,411.14 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.36/1,411.14 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.36x = 1,411.14 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.36x = 512,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,638.94/940.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.15

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