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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.80, 1,411.86 and 364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.80, 1,411.86 and 364.28 is: 546.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.80 : 1,411.86 = 364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.80/1,411.86 = 364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.80x = 1,411.86 × 364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.80x = 514,312.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,312.36/941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.10

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