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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.31, 1,410.03 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.31, 1,410.03 and 392.16 is: 588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.31 : 1,410.03 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.31/1,410.03 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.31x = 1,410.03 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.31x = 552,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,957.36/940.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.06

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