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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.15, 1,412.42 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.15, 1,412.42 and 356.72 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.15 : 1,412.42 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.15/1,412.42 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.15x = 1,412.42 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.15x = 503,829.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,829.62/941.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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