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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.94, 1,412.01 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.94, 1,412.01 and 363.81 is: 545.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.94 : 1,412.01 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.94/1,412.01 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.94x = 1,412.01 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.94x = 513,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,703.36/940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.95

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