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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.06, 1,410.59 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.06, 1,410.59 and 392.10 is: 588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.06 : 1,410.59 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.06/1,410.59 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.06x = 1,410.59 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.06x = 553,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,092.34/940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.36

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