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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.46, 1,411.08 and 364.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.46, 1,411.08 and 364.02 is: 545.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.46 : 1,411.08 = 364.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.46/1,411.08 = 364.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.46x = 1,411.08 × 364.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.46x = 513,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,661.34/941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.60

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