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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.69, 1,412.08 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.69, 1,412.08 and 356.67 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.69 : 1,412.08 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.69/1,412.08 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.69x = 1,412.08 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.69x = 503,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,645.68/941.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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