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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.68, 1,410.77 and 355.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.68, 1,410.77 and 355.31 is: 532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.68 : 1,410.77 = 355.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.68/1,410.77 = 355.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.68x = 1,410.77 × 355.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.68x = 501,258.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,258.05/940.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.87

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