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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.74, 1,411.29 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.74, 1,411.29 and 364.02 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.74 : 1,411.29 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.74/1,411.29 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.74x = 1,411.29 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.74x = 513,737.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,737.79/940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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