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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.64, 1,412.55 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.64, 1,412.55 and 356.46 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.64 : 1,412.55 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.64/1,412.55 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.64x = 1,412.55 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.64x = 503,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,517.57/941.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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