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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.78, 1,412.79 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.78, 1,412.79 and 348.72 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.78 : 1,412.79 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.78/1,412.79 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.78x = 1,412.79 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.78x = 492,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,668.44/941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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