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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,412.44 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,412.44 and 364.50 is: 546.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,412.44 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,412.44 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,412.44 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 514,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,833.47/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.75

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