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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,410.72 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,410.72 and 363.20 is: 544.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,410.72 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,410.72 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,410.72 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 512,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,366.45/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.86

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