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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.69, 1,413.58 and 357.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.69, 1,413.58 and 357.67 is: 536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.69 : 1,413.58 = 357.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.69/1,413.58 = 357.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.69x = 1,413.58 × 357.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.69x = 505,595.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,595.16/942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.33

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