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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.79, 1,412.72 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.79, 1,412.72 and 356.73 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.79 : 1,412.72 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.79/1,412.72 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.79x = 1,412.72 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.79x = 503,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,950.76/941.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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