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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.46, 1,411.50 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.46, 1,411.50 and 363.74 is: 545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.46 : 1,411.50 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.46/1,411.50 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.46x = 1,411.50 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.46x = 513,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,411.95/940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.92

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