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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,410.75 and 363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,410.75 and 363.39 is: 545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,410.75 = 363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,410.75 = 363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,410.75 × 363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 512,652.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,652.44/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.09

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