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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941, 1,411.50 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941, 1,411.50 and 363.92 is: 545.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941 : 1,411.50 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941/1,411.50 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941x = 1,411.50 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941x = 513,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,673.08/941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.88

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