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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,410.08 and 392.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,410.08 and 392.24 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,410.08 = 392.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,410.08 = 392.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,410.08 × 392.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 553,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,091.34/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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