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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.45, 1,412.76 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.45, 1,412.76 and 364.32 is: 546.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.45 : 1,412.76 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.45/1,412.76 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.45x = 1,412.76 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.45x = 514,696.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,696.72/941.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.71

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