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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.61, 1,410.23 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.61, 1,410.23 and 355.56 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.61 : 1,410.23 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.61/1,410.23 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.61x = 1,410.23 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.61x = 501,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,419.60/940.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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