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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.40, 1,412.26 and 364.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.40, 1,412.26 and 364.36 is: 546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.40 : 1,412.26 = 364.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.40/1,412.26 = 364.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.40x = 1,412.26 × 364.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.40x = 514,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,571.05/941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.60

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