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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.37, 1,410.33 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.37, 1,410.33 and 392.26 is: 588.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.37 : 1,410.33 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.37/1,410.33 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.37x = 1,410.33 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.37x = 553,216.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,216.05/940.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.30

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