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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.50, 1,412.25 and 364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.50, 1,412.25 and 364.78 is: 547.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.50 : 1,412.25 = 364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.50/1,412.25 = 364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.50x = 1,412.25 × 364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.50x = 515,160.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,160.56/941.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.17

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