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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.72, 1,412.37 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.72, 1,412.37 and 356.72 is: 535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.72 : 1,412.37 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.72/1,412.37 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.72x = 1,412.37 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.72x = 503,813.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,813.56/941.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.00

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