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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.46, 1,410.39 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.46, 1,410.39 and 392.35 is: 588.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.46 : 1,410.39 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.46/1,410.39 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.46x = 1,410.39 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.46x = 553,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,366.52/940.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.40

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