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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.52, 1,410.78 and 362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.52, 1,410.78 and 362.99 is: 544.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.52 : 1,410.78 = 362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.52/1,410.78 = 362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.52x = 1,410.78 × 362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.52x = 512,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,091.98/940.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.48

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