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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,412.88 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,412.88 and 365.02 is: 547.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,412.88 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,412.88 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,412.88 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 515,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,729.46/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.63

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