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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.87, 1,410.54 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.87, 1,410.54 and 355.54 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.87 : 1,410.54 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.87/1,410.54 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.87x = 1,410.54 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.87x = 501,507.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,507.80/940.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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