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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.94, 1,413.16 and 356.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.94, 1,413.16 and 356.95 is: 535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.94 : 1,413.16 = 356.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.94/1,413.16 = 356.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.94x = 1,413.16 × 356.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.94x = 504,427.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,427.46/941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.52

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