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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,412.10 and 364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,412.10 and 364.50 is: 546.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,412.10 = 364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,412.10 = 364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,412.10 × 364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 514,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,710.45/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.33

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