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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.43, 1,410.39 and 355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.43, 1,410.39 and 355.03 is: 532.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.43 : 1,410.39 = 355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.43/1,410.39 = 355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.43x = 1,410.39 × 355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.43x = 500,727.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,727.24/940.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.44

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