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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.50, 1,410.45 and 392.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.50, 1,410.45 and 392.54 is: 588.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.50 : 1,410.45 = 392.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.50/1,410.45 = 392.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.50x = 1,410.45 × 392.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.50x = 553,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,650.99/940.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.68

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