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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.16, 1,409.94 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.16, 1,409.94 and 392.20 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.16 : 1,409.94 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.16/1,409.94 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.16x = 1,409.94 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.16x = 552,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,978.47/940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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