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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.56, 1,409.80 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.56, 1,409.80 and 363.32 is: 544.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.56 : 1,409.80 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.56/1,409.80 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.56x = 1,409.80 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.56x = 512,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,208.54/940.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.58

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