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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.25, 1,411.10 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.25, 1,411.10 and 355.92 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.25 : 1,411.10 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.25/1,411.10 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.25x = 1,411.10 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.25x = 502,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,239.60/941.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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