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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.91, 1,410.55 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.91, 1,410.55 and 363.38 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.91 : 1,410.55 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.91/1,410.55 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.91x = 1,410.55 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.91x = 512,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,557.70/940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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