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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,413.22 and 357.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,413.22 and 357.56 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,413.22 = 357.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,413.22 = 357.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,413.22 × 357.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 505,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,310.94/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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