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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.39, 1,410.68 and 355.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.39, 1,410.68 and 355.36 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.39 : 1,410.68 = 355.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.39/1,410.68 = 355.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.39x = 1,410.68 × 355.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.39x = 501,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,299.24/940.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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