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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.84, 1,412.64 and 364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.84, 1,412.64 and 364.32 is: 546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.84 : 1,412.64 = 364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.84/1,412.64 = 364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.84x = 1,412.64 × 364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.84x = 514,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,653.00/941.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.43

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