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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.14, 1,411.44 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.14, 1,411.44 and 363.88 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.14 : 1,411.44 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.14/1,411.44 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.14x = 1,411.44 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.14x = 513,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,594.79/941.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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