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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.40, 1,411.55 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.40, 1,411.55 and 356.44 is: 534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.40 : 1,411.55 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.40/1,411.55 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.40x = 1,411.55 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.40x = 503,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,134.63/941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.46

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