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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.53, 1,411.98 and 364.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.53, 1,411.98 and 364.25 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.53 : 1,411.98 = 364.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.53/1,411.98 = 364.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.53x = 1,411.98 × 364.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.53x = 514,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,311.89/941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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