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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.50, 1,411.86 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.50, 1,411.86 and 356.40 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.50 : 1,411.86 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.50/1,411.86 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.50x = 1,411.86 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.50x = 503,185.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,185.12/941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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