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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.91, 1,411.43 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.91, 1,411.43 and 363.79 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.91 : 1,411.43 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.91/1,411.43 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.91x = 1,411.43 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.91x = 513,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,464.12/940.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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