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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.70, 1,410.08 and 355.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.70, 1,410.08 and 355.30 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.70 : 1,410.08 = 355.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.70/1,410.08 = 355.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.70x = 1,410.08 × 355.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.70x = 501,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,001.42/940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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