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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.08, 1,411.56 and 364.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.08, 1,411.56 and 364.64 is: 546.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.08 : 1,411.56 = 364.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.08/1,411.56 = 364.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.08x = 1,411.56 × 364.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.08x = 514,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,711.24/942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.36

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