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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.18, 1,410.47 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.18, 1,410.47 and 355.58 is: 532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.18 : 1,410.47 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.18/1,410.47 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.18x = 1,410.47 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.18x = 501,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,533.14/941.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.88

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