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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.95, 1,411.95 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.95, 1,411.95 and 356.34 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.95 : 1,411.95 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.95/1,411.95 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.95x = 1,411.95 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.95x = 503,130.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,130.95/940.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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