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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.29, 1,410.48 and 392.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.29, 1,410.48 and 392.53 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.29 : 1,410.48 = 392.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.29/1,410.48 = 392.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.29x = 1,410.48 × 392.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.29x = 553,655.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,655.71/940.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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