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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.38, 1,412.97 and 357.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.38, 1,412.97 and 357.36 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.38 : 1,412.97 = 357.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.38/1,412.97 = 357.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.38x = 1,412.97 × 357.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.38x = 504,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,938.96/942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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