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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.07, 1,412.10 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.07, 1,412.10 and 356.80 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.07 : 1,412.10 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.07/1,412.10 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.07x = 1,412.10 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.07x = 503,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,837.28/942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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