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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,411.09 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,411.09 and 355.41 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,411.09 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,411.09 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,411.09 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 501,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,514.61/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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