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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.34, 1,412.10 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.34, 1,412.10 and 356.22 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.34 : 1,412.10 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.34/1,412.10 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.34x = 1,412.10 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.34x = 503,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,018.26/941.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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