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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.78, 1,413.34 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.78, 1,413.34 and 364.64 is: 547.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.78 : 1,413.34 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.78/1,413.34 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.78x = 1,413.34 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.78x = 515,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,360.30/941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.22

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