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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.73, 1,413.24 and 357.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.73, 1,413.24 and 357.34 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.73 : 1,413.24 = 357.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.73/1,413.24 = 357.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.73x = 1,413.24 × 357.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.73x = 505,007.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,007.18/942.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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