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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.61, 1,411.72 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.61, 1,411.72 and 356.56 is: 534.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.61 : 1,411.72 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.61/1,411.72 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.61x = 1,411.72 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.61x = 503,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,362.88/941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.58

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