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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.64, 1,410.38 and 393.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.64, 1,410.38 and 393.20 is: 589.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.64 : 1,410.38 = 393.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.64/1,410.38 = 393.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.64x = 1,410.38 × 393.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.64x = 554,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,561.42/940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.56

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