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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.42, 1,411.88 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.42, 1,411.88 and 356.41 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.42 : 1,411.88 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.42/1,411.88 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.42x = 1,411.88 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.42x = 503,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,199.31/941.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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