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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.36, 1,411.99 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.36, 1,411.99 and 325.73 is: 488.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.36 : 1,411.99 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.36/1,411.99 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.36x = 1,411.99 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.36x = 459,927.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,927.50/942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.06

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