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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.30, 1,412.08 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.30, 1,412.08 and 356.24 is: 534.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.30 : 1,412.08 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.30/1,412.08 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.30x = 1,412.08 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.30x = 503,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,039.38/941.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.41

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