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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.92, 1,411.42 and 363.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.92, 1,411.42 and 363.78 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.92 : 1,411.42 = 363.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.92/1,411.42 = 363.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.92x = 1,411.42 × 363.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.92x = 513,446.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,446.37/940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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