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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.98, 1,411.53 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.98, 1,411.53 and 363.84 is: 545.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.98 : 1,411.53 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.98/1,411.53 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.98x = 1,411.53 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.98x = 513,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,571.08/940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.78

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