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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.58, 1,411.09 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.58, 1,411.09 and 282.51 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.58 : 1,411.09 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.58/1,411.09 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.58x = 1,411.09 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.58x = 398,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,646.33/940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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