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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.39, 1,413.28 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.39, 1,413.28 and 356.96 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.39 : 1,413.28 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.39/1,413.28 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.39x = 1,413.28 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.39x = 504,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,484.43/942.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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