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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.58, 1,411.23 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.58, 1,411.23 and 363.50 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.58 : 1,411.23 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.58/1,411.23 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.58x = 1,411.23 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.58x = 512,982.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,982.11/940.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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