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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,414.02 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,414.02 and 365.40 is: 548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,414.02 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,414.02 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,414.02 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 516,682.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,682.91/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.15

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