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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.25, 1,412.60 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.25, 1,412.60 and 356.92 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.25 : 1,412.60 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.25/1,412.60 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.25x = 1,412.60 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.25x = 504,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,185.19/942.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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