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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.22, 1,411.95 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.22, 1,411.95 and 348.16 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.22 : 1,411.95 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.22/1,411.95 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.22x = 1,411.95 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.22x = 491,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,583.70/941.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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