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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.41, 1,410.15 and 392.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.41, 1,410.15 and 392.43 is: 588.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.41 : 1,410.15 = 392.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.41/1,410.15 = 392.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.41x = 1,410.15 × 392.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.41x = 553,385.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,385.16/940.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.45

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