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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,411.60 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,411.60 and 356.08 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,411.60 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,411.60 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,411.60 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 502,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,642.53/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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