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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.86, 1,413.86 and 357.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.86, 1,413.86 and 357.50 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.86 : 1,413.86 = 357.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.86/1,413.86 = 357.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.86x = 1,413.86 × 357.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.86x = 505,446.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,446.09/942.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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