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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.28, 1,411.11 and 364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.28, 1,411.11 and 364.56 is: 546.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.28 : 1,411.11 = 364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.28/1,411.11 = 364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.28x = 1,411.11 × 364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.28x = 514,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,434.26/941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.53

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