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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.76, 1,411.84 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.76, 1,411.84 and 365.04 is: 547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.76 : 1,411.84 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.76/1,411.84 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.76x = 1,411.84 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.76x = 515,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,378.07/941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.25

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