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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.65, 1,411.33 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.65, 1,411.33 and 355.92 is: 534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.65 : 1,411.33 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.65/1,411.33 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.65x = 1,411.33 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.65x = 502,320.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,320.57/940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.01

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