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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.38, 1,410.29 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.38, 1,410.29 and 354.96 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.38 : 1,410.29 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.38/1,410.29 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.38x = 1,410.29 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.38x = 500,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,587.71/940.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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