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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,411.96 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,411.96 and 356.43 is: 534.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,411.96 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,411.96 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,411.96 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 503,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,264.01/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.70

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